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When a force of 36 Newtons is applied to springs S1 and S2, the displacement of the springs is 6 centimeters and 9 cm, respectively. What is the difference between the spring constants of the two springs?

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Answer:

200 N/m

Explanation:

Rearranging the formula F = kx, you find that k = F/x. For the first spring,

F = 36 N and x = 0.06 m (6 cm). So the spring constant, F/x, is 36N/0.06m = 600 N/m

For the second spring, F = 36 N and x = 0.09 m. F/x = 36N/0.09m = 400 N/m

The difference between these values is 200 N/m, and that's the answer.

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