An 8.0-cm-long spring is attached to the ceiling. When a 2.3 kg mass is hung from it, the spring stretches to a length of 16 cm. How long is the spring when a 3.0 kg mass is suspended from it?

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An 8.0-cm-long spring is attached to the ceiling. When a 2.3 kg mass is hung from it, the spring stretches to a length of 16 cm.

How long is the spring when a 3.0 kg mass is suspended from it?

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