a spring extends by 10 cm when a mass of 100g is attached to it. what is the spring constant?

3 answers

Newtons force = F = .1 kg * 9.81

x = 0.10 meter

k = F/x = 9.81 N/m
p[enis
F=mg
=100(9.81)
=981N

k= F/x
= 981N / 0.1 cm
=9810 Nm-1