Answer:
807.88N/m
Explanation:
The question has some missing details in it, nevertheless, based on the given data we want to find the spring constant K
Step one
given data
Unstretched length = 33.5 cm
Final length of the spring = 42.0 cm
Δx= 42-33.5
Δx=8.5cm to m= 0.085m
mass m= 7kg
The force on the spring
F=mg
F= 7*9.81
F=68.67N
Step two:
From Hooke's law, we can make k subject of formula and find the spring constant k, we have
F=kΔx---------1
make k subject of the formula
k=F/Δx
k= 68.67/ 0.085
k=807.88N/m