1.

The
a)
b)
c)

formula that represents Hookes law is:

F=k x e
F =k/e
F=k + e

2. For
a)
b)
c)

a certain spring, k = 100 N/m. The force needed to:

Extend the spring by 10 m is 1000 N.
Extend the spring by 10 m is 100 N.
Extend the spring by 10 m is 10 N.

3. A spring with k = 10 N/m is stretched from 0.2 m to 0.5 m. The force needed is:
a) 2 N
b) 3 N
c) 5 N
(Write the formula & show all working for the following questions.)
4. A force of 600 Newtons will compress a spring 0.5 meters. What is the spring
constant of the spring?
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5. A spring has spring constant 0.1 N/m. What force is necessary to stretch the
spring by 2 meters?
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6. A force of 40 Newtons will stretch a spring 0.1 meter. How far will a force of 80
Newtons stretch it?
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