Determine the potential energy of the spring when compressed 4cm under the force of 15N.

Given: Δl (compression (deformation value) of the spring) = 4 cm = 0.04 m; F (spring compressive force) = 15 N.

The potential energy of a compressed spring is determined by the formula: En = 0.5 * k * Δl ^ 2 = 0.5 * (F / Δl) * Δl ^ 2 = 0.5 * F * Δl.

Calculation: Ep = 0.5 * 15 * 0.04 = 0.3 J.

Answer: When the spring was compressed, its potential energy became 0.3 J.



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