Answer: 0.246 m
Explanation:
The formula for Hooke's law is given by:
F = kx, where:
- F is the force applied to a spring (N)
- k is the spring constant (N/m)
- x is the change in spring compression or the change in length of the spring (m)
We are given:
- F = 7.33 N
- k = 0.298 N/cm = 29.8 N/m
Let's plug these values into the formula:
7.33 = (29.8)(x)
Solve for x:
x = 0.246 m
The change in length is 0.246 m.
