When a spring is stretched from some initial extension xi to some final extension xf, then work done in stretching = change in potential energy of spring. Work done, W=∆U =‌
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k(xf2−xi2) Here, k=50N∕m,xf=60‌cm=60×10−2m xi=50‌cm=50×10−2m So, work done W=