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Two identical springs of copper and steel are equally strectched. On which more work will have to be done?

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To determine which of the two identical springs (one made of copper and the other made of steel) requires more work to stretch equally, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Work Done on Springs The work done \( W \) to stretch a spring is given by the formula: \[ W = \frac{1}{2} k x^2 \] where \( k \) is the spring constant and \( x \) is the amount of stretch (elongation). ...
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