Finding resting distance of a spring from tension, current length and spring constant

[Toonzaka]

If a Spring is encountering a Tension within it. And you know the distance it is currently at and the Spring Constant, is there a way to find out what the resting distance of the spring is? Also noting that the block attached to the spring can only move in the y direction.

 

[tiny-tim]

Welcome to PF!

Hi Toonzaka! Welcome to PF!

If a Spring is encountering a Tension within it. And you know the distance it is currently at and the Spring Constant, is there a way to find out what the resting distance of the spring is? Also noting that the block attached to the spring can only move in the y direction.

Yes, if you know the force and the spring constant, then the basic spring equation will give you the extension …

have a go! ​