Physics

Problem

For a spring–mass system with force constant

k=150\,\text{N}\,\text{m}^{-1}

, calculate the change in potential energy when the displacement increases from

x_1=2\,\text{cm}

x_2=6\,\text{cm}

. a)

0.12\,\text{J}

2.4\,\text{J}

0.24\,\text{J}

0.48\,\text{J}