Answer:
1.503 J
Explanation:
Work done in stretching a spring = 1/2ke²
W = 1/2ke²........................... Equation 1
Where W = work done, k = spring constant, e = extension.
Given: k = 26 N/m, e = (0.22+0.12), = 0.34 m.
Substitute into equation 1
W = 1/2(26)(0.34²)
W = 13(0.1156)
W = 1.503 J.
Hence the work done to stretch it an additional 0.12 m = 1.503 J
