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A rubber band has a spring constant of 12 N/m, if the rubber band is stretched 0.25 m. What is the elastic potential energy stored in the rubber band?


0.120 J


7.65 J


9.8 J


0.375 J

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Elastic potential energy U = 1/2 k x^2 = 0.5 × 12 N/m × (0.25 m)^2 = 6 × 0.0625 = 0.375 J.

Answer: 0.375 J.