A spring is stretched from x=0x=0 to x=dx=d, where x=0x=0 is the equilibrium position of the spring. It is then compressed from x=0x=0 to x=-dx=-d. What can be said about the energy required to stretch or compress the spring?

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Kristin Barron

5 February, 19:21

A spring is stretched from x=0x=0 to x=dx=d, where x=0x=0 is the equilibrium position of the spring. It is then compressed from x=0x=0 to x=-dx=-d. What can be said about the energy required to stretch or compress the spring?

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Cindy Browning · Answer 1

The same amount of energy is required to either stretch or compress the spring.

Explanation:

From the illustration s given in the question, it is glaring that the same amount of energy needed to stretch or expand the spring will also be the amount needed to compress it.