Calculate Elongation of Spring Given K, Mass & Density

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To calculate the elongation of a spring given the spring constant (K) of 119 N/m and a mass of 4.17 kg, the relevant equation is F = -kx, where F is the force exerted by the mass due to gravity. The force can be determined using F = mg, where m is the mass and g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.81 m/s²). The elongation (x) can then be calculated by rearranging the equation to x = F/-k. The density of the wooden block is not necessary for this calculation. Understanding these equations will help in solving for the elongation of the spring.
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Homework Statement


How do I find the elongation of a spring when just given K=119 N/m, mass of the wooden block it is attached to=4.17kg and the densty of the wooden block = 695 kg/m^3.


Homework Equations


I do not know what equation to use.


The Attempt at a Solution


I have not been able to make an attempt because I do not know what equation to start off with.
 
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dban33 said:

Homework Statement


How do I find the elongation of a spring when just given K=119 N/m, mass of the wooden block it is attached to=4.17kg and the densty of the wooden block = 695 kg/m^3.


Homework Equations


I do not know what equation to use.


The Attempt at a Solution


I have not been able to make an attempt because I do not know what equation to start off with.

You had the correct equation the first time you posted the question.

dban33 said:

Homework Equations


The equation I was trying to use was Fx=-kx
I do not think this is correct because my answer was wrong.

I'm curious why you multiplied 4.17 by 695?
 
Well I am trying to find the elongation of the spring. So the correct equation is F=-kx?
Does that mean that I change it to solve for x?? x= F/-k
I do not kno how to find the force for the equation if I only have the mass and density of the wooden block the string is attached to. I am completely lost!
 
dban33 said:
Well I am trying to find the elongation of the spring. So the correct equation is F=-kx?
Does that mean that I change it to solve for x?? x= F/-k
I do not kno how to find the force for the equation if I only have the mass and density of the wooden block the string is attached to. I am completely lost!

The density of the wooden block has nothing to do with this problem.
 

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