Answer to Question #162942 in Physics for Max G.

Question #162942

2. A vertical spring has a force constant of 125N/m. By how much will the spring be compressed if a mass of 0.525kg is placed on top of it?

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"kx=mg,""x=\\dfrac{mg}{k}=\\dfrac{0.525\\ kg\\cdot9.8\\ \\dfrac{m}{s^2}}{125\\ \\dfrac{N}{m}}=0.041\\ m."

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