2. A linear spring is shown to be at its horizontal and vertical configurations, which is held by forces at the free end (not shown in the figure). Suppose /1 > l2, state which of the following statements is/are correct? (1) Elastic potential energy of the spring is larger at its horizontal configuration. (1) The change in the elastic potential energy between the two positions is AV=1/2k(l,-12. Only (1) is correct. Only (ii) is correct. Both (1) and (1) are correct. None of them is correct. ww.

2. A linear spring is shown to be at its horizontal and vertical configurations, which is held by forces at the free end (not shown in the figure). Suppose /1 > l2, state which of the following statements is/are correct? (1) Elastic potential energy of the spring is larger at its horizontal configuration. (1) The change in the elastic potential energy between the two positions is AV=1/2k(l,-12. Only (1) is correct. Only (ii) is correct. Both (1) and (1) are correct. None of them is correct. ww.

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter5: Energy

Section5.5: Spring Potential Energy

Problem 5.7QQ: Elastic potential energy depends on the spring constant and the distance the spring is stretched or...

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