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Steve Mahanahan
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This is an example of how to do this problem in MasteringPhysics A) GPE lost is mgh = 55 x 9.8 x 31 = 16709 J this turns into strain energy in the bungee cord (assuming no friction, sound, etc) strain energy = 1/2 k x^2 x = 31 - 13 = 18 m so 16709 = 1/2 *