Answer:
1.680kN/m
Explanation:
Work done by the spring is expressed as shown:
[tex]W = \frac{1}{2}ke^2[/tex] where:
k is the spring constant
e is the extension
Given
W = 525Joules
extension = 25cm = 0.25m
Substitute into the formula:
[tex]525 = \frac{1}{2}k(0.25)^{2} \\525 = \frac{0.0625k}{2}\\ 525 = 0.03125k\\k = \frac{525}{0.3125}\\k = 1680N/m\\k = 1.680kN/m[/tex]
Hence the force constant of the spring is 1.680kN/m
