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A spring of force constant 45 N/m is used to pull a block along a level surface at: constant speed. The spring is observed to stretch 12.0 cm while supplying this force. How much force is applied?

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Answer:


F=5.4 N

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:


k=45N/m\\x=12*10^\power{-2}m\\

From Hook's law


F= kx\\F=45*12*10^\powe{-2}\\F=5.4 N

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