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A spring has a spring constant of 20N/m. What force does the spring exert on you if the spring is compressed - 0.25 m ?

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Answer:

5N

Step-by-step explanation:

Data obtained from the question include:

K (spring constant) = 20N/m

e (extension/compression) = 0.25 m

F (force) =?

Using the formula F = Ke, the force can be obtained as follow:

F = Ke

F = 20 x 0.25

F = 5N

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