A spring of force constant $100 \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{m}$ is compressed by 10 cm . What is the poten

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A spring of force constant $100 \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{m}$ is compressed by 10 cm . What is the potential energy stored in the spring?

Professor PC Thomas Classes · Answer

Potential energy $U = \frac{1}{2}kx^2 = \frac{1}{2}(100)(0.1)^2 = 0.5 \mathrm{~J}$.