Question

A spring has a spring constant of 330 n/m. how far is the spring compressed when 150 newtons of force are used?

a. 0.0014 meters
b. 0.45 meters
c. 2.2 meters
d. 5.0 meters
show your work.​

Answer 1

b. 0.45 meters

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the following data;

Spring constant, k = 330 N/m

Force = 150 N

To find the extension of the spring;

Mathematically, the force exerted on a spring is given by the formula;

Force = spring constant * extension

Substituting into the formula, we have;

150 = 330 * extension

Extension, e = 150/330

Extension, e = 0.45 meters