Question

A rod on a compressed spring exerts 12 N of force on a 0.05-kg steel ball. The
rod pushes the ball 0.03 m. How much work does the spring do on the ball?
A) 36
B) 36 N
C) 60 N
D)1.00

Answer 1

Answer:

Work = 0.36N

Explanation:

Given

Force = 12N

Distance = 0.03m

Weight = 0.05kg

Required

Determine the work done

Workdone is calculated as thus;

Work = Force * Distance

Substitute 12N for Force and 0.03m for Distance

Work = 12N * 0.03m

Work = 0.36Nm

Using proper S.I units

Work = 0.36N

Hence, work done by the spring on the ball is 0.36N