If $\frac { 15 } { 4 }$ Ft-Lb of Work Is Needed to Stretch a Spring a Work

question 49

Short Answer

If $\frac { 15 } { 4 }$ ft-lb of work is needed to stretch a spring a length $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$ ft beyond its natural length, find the spring constant.

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