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How much force is needed to stretch a spring 1.2 m if the spring constant is 8.5 N/m

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Answer:Force required, F = 10.2 Newtons

Explanation:We Know that force applied to stretch a spring by x meter with spring constant k N/m is given by

F = kx

=> Force ,
F=8.5* 1.2 N = 10.2 N

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