Answer:
U = 11.85 J
Explanation:
given,
spring is stretched = 23 cm
x = 0.23 m
Force experiences = 103 N
we know,
F = k x
where k is the spring constant
[tex]k =\dfrac{F}{x}[/tex]
[tex]k =\dfrac{103}{0.23}[/tex]
k = 447.83 N/m
energy stored in the spring
[tex]U =\dfrac{1}{2}kx^2[/tex]
[tex]U =\dfrac{1}{2}\times 447.83 \times 0.23^2[/tex]
U = 11.85 J
hence, energy stored in the spring is equal to U = 11.85 J
