Suppose a force of 40N is required to stretch and hold a spring 0.1m from its equilibrium position. Set up the integral that gives the work done in compressing the spring 0.5m from its equilibrium position. Use decreasing limits of integration

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Suppose a force of 40N is required to stretch and hold a spring 0.1m from its equilibrium position.

Set up the integral that gives the work done in compressing the spring 0.5m from its equilibrium position. Use decreasing limits of integration

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