Work done directly proportional to square of length compressed.
Given that the work done W = 180 J
length of compression is d = 0.18 m
The work done by the spring force is
W =(1/2)kd2
k = 2W /d2
=11111.11 N/m
If the length of compression is (0.18 m + 0.18 m)
then work done
W = (1/2)k(0.36 m)²
= 720 J
= 180 J + 540J
so it is greater than 180J
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