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Homework Statement



Please calculate the units for the spring constant k in two fashions. First, from
Hooke’s Law (eqn. 5 in lab manual), and then from the period equation for a spring
(eqn. 3). Please show that these units are compatible (i.e. mean the same thing).

Homework Equations


equation 5 k=Mg/x
equation 3 T=2[tex]\pi[/tex][tex]\sqrt{}M/k[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution



well i am pretty sure that Hooke's law give N/m but i have no idea how to show that the units for the second equation are compatible with the first...any ideas on how to figure this out?
 
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