The work required to stretch a spring changes linearly with the amount of stretch.

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The work required to stretch a spring is proportional to the square of the amount of stretch, according to Hooke's Law, which states that the force needed to extend or compress a spring by some distance is proportional to that distance. The work done is calculated as the integral of force over distance, resulting in a quadratic relationship.

The Work Required to Stretch a Spring Changes Linearly with the Amount