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If Block 1 is elongated towards right to a distance $x_1$ and Block 2 is elongated towards left to a distance of $x_2$ simultaneously, what is the work done by the spring on each of these blocks separately?

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If you plot the force vs. elongation curve for the spring, then the work done is the area under the curve.

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