Question

The length a spring stretches is directly proportional to the force applied. If a force of 8 pounds stretches a spring 10 inches, how much force is necessary to stretch the same spring 9 inches?
x = kF
x/F is constant. You want F such that

9/F = 10/8
10
The length a spring stretches is directly proportional to the force applied. If a force of
2
pounds stretches a spring
4
inches, how much force is necessary to stretch the same spring
3
Inches?

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