k m A block of mass m = 5.20 kg is being suspended at rest by an extended spring of spring constant k = 36.0 N/m and an external force F = 20.0 N downward. The spring is attached to the ceiling and has an extended length of s = 2.45 m. What is the relaxed length so of the spring?

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A block of mass m = 5.20 kg is being suspended at rest by an extended spring
of spring constant k = 36.0 N/m and an external force F = 20.0 N
downward. The spring is attached to the ceiling and has an extended length of
s = 2.45 m. What is the relaxed length so of the spring?
Transcribed Image Text:k m A block of mass m = 5.20 kg is being suspended at rest by an extended spring of spring constant k = 36.0 N/m and an external force F = 20.0 N downward. The spring is attached to the ceiling and has an extended length of s = 2.45 m. What is the relaxed length so of the spring?
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M = 5.2kg 

K= 36 N/m 

F= 20N 

s= 2.45m 

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