A truck’s suspension spring each have a spring constant of 769 N/m. If the potential energy of the right front spring is 250 J, how far is the spring compressed?

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Answer:

x = 0.81 m

Explanation:

given,

spring constant, k = 769 N/m

Potential energy of the spring = 250 J

distance of spring compression = ?

using conservation of energy

potential energy will equal to the spring energy

[tex]PE = \dfrac{1}{2}kx^2[/tex]

[tex]250= \dfrac{1}{2}\times 769\times x^2[/tex]

   x² = 0.650

  x = 0.81 m

Hence, the spring is compressed to  0.81 m

The energy stored in the body in a rest state is called potential energy.

There are two types of mechanical energy. The mechanical energy is consist of the following:-

  • Kinetic energy
  • Potential energy

According to the question, the solution is:-

The formula we used is[tex]PE= \frac{1}{2}kx^{2}[/tex]

After putting the value the equation is stated as follows:-

[tex]250 =\frac{1}{2} *769*x^{2}[/tex]

Hence the [tex]x^{2}[/tex] is equal to:-

[tex]x^{2} = 651\\x= 0.81[/tex]m

The spring compressed in 0.81m

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