Applied force versus deformation
A graph of applied force versus distance for the deformation of a system that can be described by Hooke's law is displayed. The work done on the system equals the area under the graph or the area of the triangle, which is half its base multiplied by its height, or
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"OpenStax College, College Physics. November 3, 2012."
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