a 2.0 kg mass hung from a spring extends it by 6.0 cm. the spring extends an additional 10 cm when a downward external force applied to the mass. find the work done by the external force.



Answer :

The work done by the external force on the spring will be 1.67 J

As

F = mg.....(i)

m is mass and g is gravitational acceleration.

F = kx ....(ii)

k is spring constant and x is length.

Equating eq (i) and (ii).
mg = kx

k = mg/x

k = 2×10/6×10^-2

k = 1/3 ×10^3

Now to calculate the work done:

Work done  W = 0.5kx²

W = 0.5 × 1/3 ×10^3 × 0.1^2

W = 1.67 J

The work done by the external force on the spring will be 1.67 J

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