What is the magnitude of the spring force given M,K and X

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The magnitude of the spring force can be calculated using Hooke's Law, expressed as F = -kx, where F is the force, k is the spring constant, and x is the displacement from the equilibrium position. In the first scenario, with a spring constant of 230 N/m and a compression of 6 cm (0.06 m), the spring force is 13.8 N. In the second scenario, using a spring constant of 85 N/m and a compression of 2 cm (0.02 m), the spring force is 1.7 N. Both calculations confirm the correct application of Hooke's Law.

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Homework Statement


1.In a game a .12kg disk is shot across a frictionless surface . The spring is compressed by 6cm. The spring constant is 230 N/m. What is the magnitude of the spring force?

2. A piece of plastic is attached to a spring. The spring is compressed 2cm and the released. If the spring constant is 85 N/m, what is the magnitude of the spring force acting on the toy?

Homework Equations


f=-kx[/B]

The Attempt at a Solution

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1. -230*-6
= 1380

2= -85*-2
=170
 
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You are just being careless. You are told that the spring constant is 85 Newtons per meter and that the spring is compressed 6 centimeters, NOT 6 meters!
 
HallsofIvy said:
You are just being careless. You are told that the spring constant is 85 Newtons per meter and that the spring is compressed 6 centimeters, NOT 6 meters!
Yes, that is quite careless of me. My formulas for both are correct tho, right?
 

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