Respuesta :
Hooke's law can be use in this problem.
Formula: F = kx
Given: Spring constant k = 80 N/m; Force F = 2 N Solve for distance x = ?
x = F/k x = (2 N)/( 80 N/m) = 0.025 m
Formula: F = kx
Given: Spring constant k = 80 N/m; Force F = 2 N Solve for distance x = ?
x = F/k x = (2 N)/( 80 N/m) = 0.025 m
From F = ke where k is the spring constant and e is the compression or extension.
So it follows that the compression e = F/k. So we have 2/80 = 0.025m. So we have that the spring must be compressed to a distance of 0.025m.