A spring with spring constant k=340N/m is used to weigh

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2021-12-16

A spring with spring constant k=340N/m is used to weigh a 6.7-kg fish. How far does the spring stretch?

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Thomas Lynn

Thomas Lynn

Beginner2021-12-17Added 28 answers

Given:
Spring constant, k=340 N/m
Mass of the fish, m=6.7 kg
Let the stretch in the spring be x, the force acting on the spring is given as,
F=kx=mg
Hence,
x=mgk
x=6.7×9.8340
x=0.193 m
HEnce the spring will stretch by 0.193 m.

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