Answer:
29.16 J
Explanation:
From Hook's law,
W = 1/2(ke²)..................... Equation 1
Where W = work done, k = Spring constant, e = extension.
Given: W = 9 J, e = 0.5 m.
Substitute into equation 1
9 = 1/2(k×0.5²)
Solve for k
k = 18/0.5²
k = 72 N/m.
The work done required to stretch the spring by additional 0.4 m is
W = 1/2(72)(0.4+0.5)²
W = 36(0.9²)
W = 29.16 J.
