thats what i interpret from the question, is that not correct?BvU said:
Both forces are acting down so would it be (32+49.)1/0.03=2703BvU said:
Would it still not be what I did earlierBvU said:
why? what is the mistake, should the forces be subtractedBvU said:
K is the symbol used to represent the spring constant, which is a measure of the stiffness of the spring. It is measured in units of newtons per meter (N/m).
K is calculated by dividing the force applied to the spring by the displacement it causes. This can be represented by the equation k = F/x, where F is the force and x is the displacement.
Yes, the spring constant can change depending on factors such as the material, length, and thickness of the spring. It can also change if the spring is stretched or compressed beyond its elastic limit.
K is important because it determines the relationship between the force applied to the spring and the resulting displacement. It also affects the natural frequency and resonance of the spring.
The higher the value of k, the stiffer the spring will be and the more force it will take to move it a certain distance. A lower value of k means the spring is more flexible and requires less force for the same displacement. Additionally, a lower value of k can lead to a longer period of oscillation for a spring-mass system.