I do not agree with the statement.
The "substance" can be a compound. It's "pure"
as long as there's nothing else in it but its name.
'Pure' water is 100% H₂O with nothing else in it.
'Pure' table salt is 100% NaCl with nothing else in it.
'Pure' carbon dioxide is 100% CO₂ with nothing else in it.
These example substances are all compounds, not elements.
Answer: 0.2m
Explanation: Firstly only the Rocket's Weight Compress the spring which can be found by

According to Hooks Law

The part b and c of this question is done in the attachment
Answer:
The correct answer is The plates smash together with no subduction. I just took this on Edge. Glad I could help!
I can't draw you the graph right now because i'm out but look up graphing calculator and click on the first one, type in your equation and it will show you the graph