Answer:
The work done by the spring is 2.025 J
Explanation:
Given;
mass on the spring, m = 0.5 kg
spring constant, k = 5 N/m
extension of the spring, x = 0.9 m
The work done by the spring is calculated as;
[tex]W = \frac{1}{2} kx^2\\\\W = \frac{1}{2} \times 5 \times (0.9)^2\\\\W = 2.025 \ J[/tex]
Therefore, the work done by the spring is 2.025 J