Respuesta :
The elastic potential energy stored in a spring is given by:
[tex]E=\frac{1}{2}kx^2[/tex]
where k is the spring constant, and x=0.5 is the compression of the spring. Re-arranging the formula and using E=5 J, we find the spring constant:
[tex]k=\frac{2E}{x^2}=\frac{2(5 J)}{(0.5 m)^2}=40 N/m[/tex]
Answer:
Spring constant = k = 10 N/m
Explanation:
According to Hooke's law:
F = kx.
- F = The force applied to the spring in newtons (N).
- k = The spring constant measured in newtons per meter (N/m).
- x = The distance the spring is stretched from its equilibrium position in meters (m).
k = F/x
Putting values in above formula:
k = 5/0.5
k = 10 N/m