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When a mass suspended from a spring is in its equilibrium position, the upward force exerted by the spring is equal to the downward force exerted by gravity acting on the mass. True False
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When a mass suspended from a spring is in its equilibrium position, the upward force exerted by the spring is equal to

the downward force exerted by gravity acting on the mass.
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True as according to Newtons 3rd law the spring must exert a equal force to gravity in order to stay in equilibrium position

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