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A spring has a constant of 100 N/m. What Force does the spring exert on you if you stretch it a distance of 0.5 m?
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A spring has a constant of 100 N/m. What Force does the spring exert on you if you stretch it a distance of 0.5 m?

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F = - K x force is opposed to direction of extension

F = -100 N / m * .5 m = -50 N

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