How much work is required to move an object with a force of acting along the -axis from to ?
Table of contents
- 0. Functions7h 52m
- Introduction to Functions16m
- Piecewise Functions10m
- Properties of Functions9m
- Common Functions1h 8m
- Transformations5m
- Combining Functions27m
- Exponent rules32m
- Exponential Functions28m
- Logarithmic Functions24m
- Properties of Logarithms34m
- Exponential & Logarithmic Equations35m
- Introduction to Trigonometric Functions38m
- Graphs of Trigonometric Functions44m
- Trigonometric Identities47m
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions48m
- 1. Limits and Continuity2h 2m
- 2. Intro to Derivatives1h 33m
- 3. Techniques of Differentiation3h 18m
- 4. Applications of Derivatives2h 38m
- 5. Graphical Applications of Derivatives6h 2m
- 6. Derivatives of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 37m
- 7. Antiderivatives & Indefinite Integrals1h 26m
- 8. Definite Integrals4h 44m
- 9. Graphical Applications of Integrals2h 27m
- 10. Physics Applications of Integrals 3h 16m
- 11. Integrals of Inverse, Exponential, & Logarithmic Functions2h 34m
- 12. Techniques of Integration7h 39m
- 13. Intro to Differential Equations2h 55m
- 14. Sequences & Series5h 36m
- 15. Power Series2h 19m
- 16. Parametric Equations & Polar Coordinates7h 58m
10. Physics Applications of Integrals
Work
Struggling with Calculus?
Join thousands of students who trust us to help them ace their exams!Watch the first videoMultiple Choice
Suppose a force of is required to stretch a spring from its equilibrium position. How much work is required to compress the spring from its equilibrium position?
A
B
C
D

1
Step 1: Recall Hooke's Law, which states that the force required to stretch or compress a spring is proportional to the displacement from its equilibrium position. The formula is F = kx, where F is the force, k is the spring constant, and x is the displacement.
Step 2: Use the given information to calculate the spring constant k. The problem states that a force of 10 N is required to stretch the spring by 0.5 m. Substitute these values into Hooke's Law: 10 = k * 0.5. Solve for k.
Step 3: The work done on a spring is calculated using the formula W = (1/2) * k * x^2, where W is the work, k is the spring constant, and x is the displacement. Use the value of k obtained in Step 2 and substitute x = 0.2 m (the compression distance).
Step 4: Simplify the expression for work by substituting the values of k and x into the formula. Ensure the units are consistent (N for force, m for displacement).
Step 5: Interpret the result of the calculation to determine the amount of work required to compress the spring by 0.2 m. This will give the final answer in joules (J).
Watch next
Master Introduction To Work with a bite sized video explanation from Patrick
Start learningRelated Videos
Related Practice
Multiple Choice