A Force of 10 N Holds an Ideal Spring with a 20-N/m

question 1

Multiple Choice

A force of 10 N holds an ideal spring with a 20-N/m spring constant in compression.The potential energy stored in the spring is:

• A)0.5 J
• B)2.5 J
• C)5 J
• D)10 J
• E)200 J

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