A 35.0-cm long spring is hung vertically from a ceiling and stretches to 41.5 cm when a 7.50-kg load is hung from its free end. Find the spring constant.

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A 35.0-cm long spring is hung vertically from a ceiling and stretches to 41.5 cm when a 7.50-kg load is hung from its free end. Find the spring constant.

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