A mass of 0.45 kg is attached to a hanging spring, stretching it to a length of 0.444 m. When a mass of 0.76 kg is attached to the spring, it stretches to a length of 0.647 m. What is the force constant of the spring?

A mass of 0.45 kg is attached to a hanging spring, stretching it to a length of 0.444 m. When a mass of 0.76 kg is attached to the spring, it stretches to a length of 0.647 m. What is the force constant of the spring?

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Chapter14: Static Equilibrium, Elasticity, And Fracture

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