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An object such as a metal coil or air-filled tube which provides a force opposing the direction of deformation.

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Work done by a spring

Any work done by a force is defined as $\int_i^f$ $F$ $dx$, where $i$ and $f$ represent initial and final positions. And, for your case, remember Hooke's Law ($F=-kx$). $$ \int_i^f{-kxdx}=-\frac{1}{2 …
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