The force an ideal spring exerts on an object is given by Fx = -kx, where x measures the displacement of the object from its equilibrium (x = 0) position. If k = 60 N/m, how much work is done by this force as the object moves from x = -0.20 m to x = 0?
a. -1.2 J
b. +1.2 J
c. +2.4 J
d. -2.4 J
e. +3.6 J
B
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