The force constant of the spring is determined as 14,222.2 N/m.
<h3>Force constant of the spring</h3>
Apply the principle of conservation of energy,
K.E = U
where;
- K.E kinetic energy of the elevator
- U is elastic potential energy of the spring
¹/₂mv² = ¹/₂kx²
mv² = kx²
k = mv²/x²
Where;
- m is mass of the elevator
- v is speed
- x is compression of the spring
k = (2000 x 8²)/(3²)
k = 14,222.2 N/m
Thus, the force constant of the spring is determined as 14,222.2 N/m.
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