Question

A spring with k=53N/m hangs vertically next to a ruler. the end of the spring is next to the 15cm mark on the ruler. if a 2.5 kg is now attached to the end of the spring, where will the end of the spring line of the ruler marks?

Answer 1

mg= kx so
2.5*10= 53. (x+15)
+15 coz it already on 15cm mark

Answer 2

the answer will be in negative?

Answer 3

x= -14.52830189

Answer 4

Make sure to use the correct SI units for distance.

Answer 5

yea...i did

Answer 6

I didn't get a negative value. Did you convert cm to m?

Answer 7

sorry,,,careless

Answer 8

16.55?

Answer 9

what's your answer?

Answer 10

I get 0.61m or 61cm.

Answer 11

how? will you please explain?

Answer 12

my answer is 0.32 m rather. how did you get that answer?