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An unstretched spring is 10 ft long. A pull of 40 lb stretches the spring by ½ ft. Find the work done in stretching the spring from 10 ft to 14 ft.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter9: Energy In Nonisolated Systems

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17PQ

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