Answer:
0.02585 BTU
Explanation:
Given: Spring constant, k = 270 lbf/in
Initial force, f =100 lbf
Compression, x = 1 in
Work done can be calculated as follows:
[tex]W = \int {(f+kx)} \, dx \\W = fx + \frac{1}{2}kx^2\\W= (100 lbf)(1 in)+ \frac{1}{2}(270 lbf/in)(1 in)^2\\W= 100+135 = 235 lbf in\\W=235 \times 0.00011 BTU = 0.02585 BTU[/tex]
