Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 15 - Oscillations - Problems - Page 441: 88a

Answer

$10N$

Work Step by Step

There are two forces acting on the block i.e its weight $w=20N$ downwards and and the force according to Hook's law acting upward. This force is given as: $F=Kx=100(0.30)=30N$ Thus, the net force on the block is: $30N-20N=10N$ acting upwards
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