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The spring in a toy rocket launcher has a spring constant of 44 N/m. How far must you compress the spring to cause it to exert a force of 8 N?

A. 5.5 m
B. 0.53 m
C. 0.18 m
D. 0.28 m

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MEDAL GIVEN TO CORRECT ANSWER. 
The spring in a toy rocket launcher has a spring constant of 44 N/m. How far must you compress the spring to cause it to exert a force of 8 N?

 		A.	5.5 m
 		B.	0.53 m
 		C.	0.18 m
 		D.	0.28 m

amonoconnor · Answer

Haha, I'm the question above you and I see you haven't gotten much help so far either. By perusing my question, do you can help me? :)

anonymous · Answer

$$F_{spring} = -kx$$
solve for x

anonymous · Answer

k is larger than F, so your answer should be less than 1.

anonymous · Answer

I think i switched them around. 
Is C correct? @alltehmaffs

raffle_snaffle · Answer

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