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OpenStudy (tcp2315):

whats the difference between -kx and 1/2kx^2?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\(F=-kx\) is Hooke's law of spring restoring force. \(W=\frac{1}{2} kx^2\) is the work done by the spring restoring force over a length x. One is force, and one is work done by that force.

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