University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Work and Kinetic Energy - Problems - Exercises - Page 196: 6.33

Answer

(a) k = 40.0 N/m (b) F = 0.456 N

Work Step by Step

(a) We can find the force constant $k$. $k = \frac{F}{x} = \frac{1.50~N}{0.0375~m}$ $k = 40.0~N/m$ (b) $F = kx = (40.0~N/m)(0.0114~m)$ $F = 0.456~N$
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