Spring constant of each spring when compressed

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To determine the spring constant for each spring in a car's suspension system, the total force exerted by the car's weight is calculated using k = mg, where m is the mass (1,500 kg) and g is the acceleration due to gravity (10 m/s²). The total compression of the springs is 10 cm (0.1 m), leading to a total spring constant calculation of k = 150,000 N/m. Dividing this by the number of springs (4) gives a spring constant of 37,500 N/m for each spring. The calculations appear correct, confirming the spring constant for each spring in the system.
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Homework Statement


A car with a mass of 1,500 kg sits on a suspension system that has four springs. When the mass of the car was originally placed on the springs, they compressed by 10 cm. What is the spring constant for each spring?

Homework Equations


k = F/x or k = mg/x

The Attempt at a Solution


k = (1500kg)(10) / .1m
= 150,000
keach spring = 150,000 / 4
= 37,500 n/m
Is this correct??
 
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