Answer to Question #210527 in Classical Mechanics for Thabo

Question

Find the maximum distance the spring is compressed. Assume a spring constant of 1.0 x 106N/m.​​​​​​

Answer 1

$F=kx,$ $\implies$

$x=\frac Fk,$

$x=\frac{F}{1\cdot 10^{6}}=10^{-6}F~(m),$ where F is the force.