Answer :
Answer:
constant is 500 N/m
Explanation:
Extension, e = (16 - 8) = 8 cm
Force, F = (4 × 10) = 40 N
from hooke's law:
[tex]F = kx \\ 40 = (k \times 0.08) \\ k = \frac{40}{0.08} \\ \\ k = 500 \: newton \: per \: metre[/tex]
Answer:
constant is 500 N/m
Explanation:
Extension, e = (16 - 8) = 8 cm
Force, F = (4 × 10) = 40 N
from hooke's law:
[tex]F = kx \\ 40 = (k \times 0.08) \\ k = \frac{40}{0.08} \\ \\ k = 500 \: newton \: per \: metre[/tex]