Physics

Problem

A horizontal spring with force constant

k = 200\,\text{N}\!\cdot\!\text{m}^{-1}

is compressed

0.15\,\text{m}

from its equilibrium position. Determine the elastic potential energy stored in the spring. a)

-2.25\,\text{J}

4.50\,\text{J}

2.25\,\text{J}

1.13\,\text{J}