Physics- Swings and Springs

Question

Find the spring constant k if the spring is stretched a distance 46 m by a suspended weight of 44 N. The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s 2 . Answer in units of N/m.

Answer 1

Force = kx , the force is caused by the weight attached to spring, 44N, x = 46 m (distance spring stretched)

F/x = k = 44N/46m = 0.96N/m