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A spring is compressed by 15 cm when 400 N of force is applied. What is the spring constant of the spring?

3491.4 N/m
2666.7 N/m
1892.9 N/m
2877.1 N/m

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Answer:

2666.7 N/m

Step-by-step explanation:

Spring constant = force / displacement

k = F / x

k = 400 N / 0.15 m

k = 2666.7 N/m

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