Question
A 1440-kg crate of cabbages is laid on a level, frictionless track at the end of a heavy spring. The spring is compressed a distance of 0.100 m by a force of 83500 N. When the spring is released, it propels the crate. the spring constant of the spring equals 835000 N/m.
What is the total amount of work done by the spring on the crate during the launch in J?
What is the total amount of work done by the spring on the crate during the launch in J?