8. Conceptual question: An elastic spring requires work W in order to stretch it a distance x. In order to stretch it an additional distance x, it would require an additional W units of work. True or false? Explain.

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**Question 8: Conceptual Analysis**

An elastic spring requires work \( W \) in order to stretch it a distance \( x \). If you stretch it an additional distance \( x \), would it require an additional \( W \) units of work? Is this statement true or false? Provide an explanation.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 8: Conceptual Analysis** An elastic spring requires work \( W \) in order to stretch it a distance \( x \). If you stretch it an additional distance \( x \), would it require an additional \( W \) units of work? Is this statement true or false? Provide an explanation.
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