A horizontal spring with a spring constant of 140 N/m is extended 0.2 m from the equilibrium position. How much elastic potential energy is stored in the spring? Round your answer to 2 decimal places.

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A horizontal spring with a spring constant of 140 N/m is extended 0.2 m from the equilibrium position. How much elastic potential energy is stored in the spring?

 
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A horizontal spring with a spring constant of 140 N/m is extended 0.2 m from the equilibrium position. How much elastic potential
energy is stored in the spring?
Round your answer to 2 decimal places.
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