Question

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What are the units for the spring constant, k?
O A. newton meters
OB. newton seconds
O c. newtons/meter
OD. newtons/second
OE. newtons/seconds²

Answer 1

C. newtons/meter

Step-by-step explanation:

The units for the spring constant, often denoted as 'k', are Newtons per meter (N/m) in the International System of Units (SI). This unit represents the force required to stretch or compress the spring by one meter. Specifically, if a spring has a spring constant of 'k' Newtons per meter, it means that it takes 'k' Newtons of force to stretch (or compress) the spring by one meter from its equilibrium position.