Tension in springs (I don't know where 2 start)

For 3a, the elasticity constant can be found by rearranging Hooke's law to solve for it. For 3b, you can use Hooke's law to solve for the force needed to compress the spring 15 cm. In summary, the conversation discusses the use of Hooke's law and the spring constant in solving for restoring force and required force to compress a spring by a certain distance. The elasticity constant can be found by rearranging Hooke's law and the force needed to compress the spring can be solved using the same equation.
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Homework Statement



1) a spring has an elasticity constant of 225 Newtons/meter. What is its restoring for when it's compressed of 20 centimeters ?

2) with what force must we pull a spring to pull 8 centimeters if its elasticity constant is 2 Newton/cm ?

3) we suspend a weight of 4.08 kg to a spring and it pulls 8.5 cm
a) what is the elasticity constant
b) what force do you need to put to compress the spring 15 cm ?

Homework Equations



I honestly do not know beside Lnat, m1, L1, L2 and m2 I guess
Something with Hooke's law

The Attempt at a Solution



There's something missing for me to understand this problem :|
 
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For 1 and 2, what equation do you have that relates the spring constant and the stretch distance with force?
 

1. What is tension in springs?

Tension in springs is the force that is exerted on a spring when it is stretched or compressed. It is the result of the elastic potential energy stored in the spring due to its deformation.

2. How is tension in springs measured?

Tension in springs is typically measured in units of force, such as Newtons (N) or pounds (lbs). This can be done using a spring scale or by calculating the force required to stretch or compress the spring a certain distance.

3. What factors affect tension in springs?

The tension in a spring is affected by several factors, including the material of the spring, the thickness of the wire, the length and diameter of the spring, and the amount of force applied to stretch or compress the spring.

4. How is tension in springs related to Hooke's Law?

Hooke's Law states that the force exerted by a spring is directly proportional to the amount it is stretched or compressed. Therefore, tension in springs can be calculated using the equation F = kx, where F is the force, k is the spring constant, and x is the displacement from the equilibrium position.

5. What are some real-life applications of tension in springs?

Tension in springs is used in a variety of everyday objects, such as trampolines, door hinges, and car suspensions. It is also important in industrial and manufacturing processes, such as in machinery and devices that require precise and controlled movement.

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