In a physics lab experiment, a compressed spring launches a 40 g metal ball at a 35 ° angle. Compressing the spring 17 cm causes the ball to hit the floor 1.5 m below the point at which it leaves the spring after traveling 5.9 m horizontally.

In a physics lab experiment, a compressed spring launches a 40 g metal ball at a 35 ° angle. Compressing the spring 17 cm causes the ball to hit the floor 1.5 m below the point at which it leaves the spring after traveling 5.9 m horizontally.

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In a physics lab experiment, a compressed spring launches a 40 g metal ball at a 35° angle.
Compressing the spring 17 cm causes the ball to hit the floor 1.5 m below the point at which it leaves the
spring after traveling 5.9 m horizontally.
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What is the spring constant?
Express your answer to two significant figures and include the appropriate units.
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