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2. A spring has a spring constant of 80 N∙m−1. What is the force required to (a) compress the spring by 5 cm and (b) expand the spring by 15 cm? Please show all your work.
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2. A spring has a spring constant of 80 N∙m−1. What is the force required to (a) compress the spring by 5 cm and (b) expand the spring by 15 cm?

Please show all your work.

User Jay Pete
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#a

  • 5cm=0.05m

Force:-

  • F=-kx
  • F=-80(0.05)
  • F=-4N

#b

  • 15cm=0.15m

Force:-

  • F=-kx
  • F=-80(0.15)
  • F=-12N
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