By How Much Is the Energy Stored in a Hooke's

question 20

Multiple Choice

By how much is the energy stored in a Hooke's law spring increased when its stretch is increased from 6.00 cm to 15.00 cm?

• A) 325%
• B) 425%
• C) 525%
• D) 625%
• E) ​The correct answer is not given.

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