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sareen

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A force of 20lbs is needed to hold a spring stretched 6 inches beyond its natural length.
a) What is the force function for this spring?
b) How much work is done in stretching the spring from its natural length to 9 inches beyond its natural lenght?


ALL Suggestions are welcomed. Thank You
 
sareen said:
A force of 20lbs is needed to hold a spring stretched 6 inches beyond its natural length.
a) What is the force function for this spring?
b) How much work is done in stretching the spring from its natural length to 9 inches beyond its natural lenght?


ALL Suggestions are welcomed. Thank You
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And all your work will be welcome - since it will tell us where to begin to help you.

For a) write the force balance equation of the spring

For b) write work W = F • dx and integrate
 
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