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Chapter 7: Problem 917

When a \(4 \mathrm{~kg}\) mass is hung vertically on a light spring that obeys Hook's law, the spring stretches by \(2 \mathrm{~cm}\) what will be the work required to be done by an external agent in stretching this spring by $5 \mathrm{~cm}$ ? (A) \(4.900\) Joule (B) \(2.450\) Joule (C) \(0.495\) Joule (D) \(0.245\) Joule

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The work required to be done by an external agent in stretching the spring by 5 cm is approximately 2.0621 Joules, and the closest option is (B) 2.450 Joule.

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01

Identify the Given Information and Knowns

According to the problem, we know the following information: Mass, m = 4 kg Initial spring stretch, x1 = 2 cm (0.02 m, converted from cm to meters) Additional stretch, x2 = 5 cm (0.05 m, converted from cm to meters) From Hooke's law, F = kx, we need to find the spring constant, 'k', and then calculate the work done, W.
02

Calculate the Spring Constant

From Hooke's law, F = kx, and we know the force acting on the spring is the gravitational force due to the mass (m) hung on the spring, which is F = mg. Now, substitute this force and the initial stretch into Hooke's law: mg = kx1 4 kg × 9.81 m/s² = k × 0.02 m Now solve for k: k = (4 kg × 9.81 m/s²) / 0.02 m k = 1962 N/m
03

Calculate the Work Done

To find the work done, we use the formula for work done on a spring, which is W = (1/2)k(x2² - x1²). Plug in the values for k, x1, and x2: W = (1/2)(1962 N/m)(0.05 m² - 0.02 m²) W = (1/2)(1962 N/m)(0.0025 m² - 0.0004 m²) W = (1/2)(1962 N/m)(0.0021 m²) W = 2.0621 J The work required to be done by an external agent in stretching the spring by 5 cm is approximately 2.0621 Joules. The closest answer among the given options is (B) 2.450 Joule.

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