A 0.500-kg object rests on a horizontal frictionless surface. It is in a position such that it is compressing a spring a distance 12.0 cm. If the object is released, the object leaves the spring at a speed of 20.0 cm/s

What is the spring constant of the spring? A)

2.78 N/m

B)

2.19 N/m

C)

3.17 N/m

D)

1.39 N/m

E)

0.333 N/m


D

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