Applied Physics (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134159386
Author: Dale Ewen, Neill Schurter, Erik Gundersen
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12.2, Problem 3P
A spring is stretched 24.0 in. by a force of 54.0 lb. (a) How far will it stretch if a force of 104 lb is applied? (b) What weight will stretch the spring 9.00 in.?
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