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A spring is compressed by 0.5 m and has a spring constant of 150 N/m. What is the elastic potential energy stored in the spring?
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Forces and elasticity
Question
A spring is compressed by 0.5 m and has a spring constant of 150 N/m. What is the elastic potential energy stored in the spring?
Answer
18.75 J
Explanation
This question assesses the understanding of how to calculate elastic potential energy using the spring constant and the extension. It reinforces the concept of energy storage in elastic materials.
Common mistake
Common Mistake in Elastic Potential Energy Calculation
Students often confuse the extension in the elastic potential energy formula, using total length instead of just the extension from the original length.
Ensure to measure extension as the increase in length from the original length of the spring, not the total length.
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