A.20 m long spring is attached to the wall. When pulled horizontally with a force of 100 N, the spring stretches to a length of .30 m. -.20 m -30 m- 100 N

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A.20 m long spring is attached to the wall. When pulled horizontally with a force
of 100 N, the spring stretches to a length of .30 m.
-.20 m
.30 m
100 N
a) Calculate the value of the spring constant.
Transcribed Image Text:A.20 m long spring is attached to the wall. When pulled horizontally with a force of 100 N, the spring stretches to a length of .30 m. -.20 m .30 m 100 N a) Calculate the value of the spring constant.
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F=kx

F= force

K=spring constant

x= amount of length changes from equilibrium state

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