A force of 50.0N is used to stretch an elastic so that it had 40.0 J of elastic potential energy. Through what distance was the elastic stretched?
F= 50.0N
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how do i solve.. ugh!
W = (F)(d)
Substitute the formula and isolate for "d"
40J = 50N x d
40J/50N = d
0.8m = d
Plz post the formula I forgot what it is... if you have one.
thanks!
To solve this problem, you can use the formula for elastic potential energy:
Elastic potential energy (PE) = (1/2) * k * x^2
Where:
- PE is the elastic potential energy in joules (J)
- k is the spring constant in newtons per meter (N/m)
- x is the displacement of the spring from its equilibrium position in meters (m)
In this case, we are given the force applied (F) and the elastic potential energy (PE), but we need to find the distance stretched (x).
First, we need to find the spring constant (k). The spring constant relates the force applied to the displacement of the spring. The formula to find the spring constant is:
k = F / x
Rearranging the equation to solve for x, we get:
x = F / k
Next, substitute the given values into the equation:
F = 50.0 N
Now, let's solve for the spring constant (k). Unfortunately, without the value of x, we can't determine the spring constant. Could you provide the value of x or any additional information about the elastic?