Newton's second law problem. The spring constant can be determined from the balance of forces in equilibrium. Suppose the spring extends a distance LaTeX: / Delta Δ x when additional mass LaTeX: / Delta Δ m is added. Write down Newton's second law for this case and solve for k.[Answer: K=delta m g/delta x.] Make sure you understand how this formula was derived. If delta m=41 g and delta x=6cm, what is k?

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Heath Golden

24 July, 20:48

Newton's second law problem. The spring constant can be determined from the balance of forces in equilibrium. Suppose the spring extends a distance LaTeX: / Delta Δ x when additional mass LaTeX: / Delta Δ m is added. Write down Newton's second law for this case and solve for k.[Answer: K=delta m g/delta x.] Make sure you understand how this formula was derived. If delta m=41 g and delta x=6cm, what is k?

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Dario Shelton · Answer 1

K = 6.697 Kg/s²

Explanation:

Given:

delta m = 41 g = 0.041 kg

delta x = 6cm = 0.06m

g = 9.8 m/s²

according to the given formula

K = delta m g / delta x

K = (0.041 kg * 9.8 m/s²) / 0.06m

K = 6.697 Kg/s²