Find the work done by the spring force on a box

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Wspring = ∫-k*xdx
limits of integration are 12 and 0
So
[0 - .12^2/2]*172 = -1.24J of force
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isukatphysics69 said:
172
Looks like 175 to me.
 
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aw crap my dyslexicia is kicking in
 
i think i mixed the 2 at the end of 12cm and the 175 together
 
isukatphysics69 said:
i think i mixed the 2 at the end of 12cm and the 175 together
We've all been there.
 
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