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JAMB Physics 2019 Objective — Question 4

Question 4 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A force of 14N is applied to a spring of stiffness 220N/m. Calculate the energy stored in the spring

  • A. 3080J
  • B. 15.71J
  • C. 0.4455JCorrect
  • D. 0.02835J

Explanation

Extension e=F/K=14/220=0.06364m. Energy stored = ½Fe = ½×14×0.06364 = 0.4455J.

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