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If stretching a spring 3.50m causes a force of 20.0N, what is the spring constant of the spring? A. 5.71 N/m B. 70.O N/m C
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Answer:
A
Explanation:
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One of the handiest things to know in physics is something called dimensional analysis.
Look at the answers you are given. All of them are in N/m. That means 2 things.
No conversions are necessary
You divide Newtons / meters. You don’t need to worry too much about a formula.
But if need a formula, it is F = k * x and you need k
x = 3.5 m
F = 20.0 N
k = F / x
k = 20.0/3.5
k = 5.71 to 3 places.