MDCAT Physics MCQ #4411

A spring with a spring constant of 100 N/m is compressed by 0.2 m. What is the potential energy stored?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #4411

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A spring with a spring constant of 100 N/m is compressed by 0.2 m. What is the potential energy stored?

    • A) 1 J
    • B) 2 J
    • C) 4 J
    • D) 8 J

    Answer: 2 J

    Explanation: Potential energy = 0.5 * k * x^2 = 0.5 * 100 N/m * (0.2 m)^2 = 2 J.