If 6 J of work is needed to stretch a spring from 12 cm to 14 cm and another 10 J is needed to stretch it from 14 cm to 16 cm, what is the natural length (in cm) of the spring?

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If 6 J of work is needed to stretch a spring from 12 cm to 14 cm and another 10 J is needed to stretch it from 14 cm to 16 cm, what is the natural length (in cm) of the spring?
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