Question

The spring in the toy is compressed 0.070 meter by using a downward force of 12.0 newtons. Calculate the spring constant, in N/m, of the spring.

Answer 1

The spring constant is 171.43 N/m.

Step-by-step explanation:

compression in spring, x = 0.07 m

force, F = 12 N

Let the spring constant is K.

Use the formula of the restoring force of the spring

F = K x

12 = K (0.07)

K = 171.43 N/m