A spring and block are shown in figure. When the block is pulled out to x=+4 cm, we must apply a force of magnitude 360 N to hold it there. We pull the block to x=11 cm and then release it. How much work does the spring do on the block as the block moves from x=+5 cm to x=+3 cm?
7.2 Joules
When it is pulled out to x = 4 cm
⇒ F = kx
⇒ K = 3604cm=9000N/m
∴ Work done by the spring, W = ∫dW=∫x1x2kxdx=−K[x22]35=−k2[32−52]×10−4=−9×1032×10−4[−16]=7.2 J