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If compressing a spring 0.500m causes a force of 1.50N, what is the spring constant of the spring
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If compressing a spring 0.500m causes a force of 1.50N, what is the spring constant of the spring

If compressing a spring 0.500m causes a force of 1.50N, what is the spring constant-example-1
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Answer:

k = 3.00 N/m

Step-by-step explanation:

The compression, x = 0.5 m

The force, F = 1.50 N

The spring constant, k = ?

Applying the Hooke's law:

F = kx

Substitute x = 0.5 and F = 1.5, and solve for k

1.50 = 0.5k

k = 1.5/0.5

k = 3.00 N/m

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