A fuse is an electrical safety device which should not blow, which should overheat and melts if current is too high. Its placed in the live wire before the switch. This prevents overheating and catching fire. A fuse have a specific current value for example - 3000 amps. So when choosing a suitable fuse you must use the above minimum value but less than maximum value. For example in a circuit there is 1000W flowing, you should choose more than 1000 amps fuse not less or else, it will melt.
Given Information:
Mass of sock = 0.23 kg
Stretched length of sock = x = 2.54 cm = 0.0254 m
Required Information:
Spring constant = k = ?
Answer:
Spring constant = k = 88.82 N/m
Explanation:
We know from the Hook's law that
F = kx
Where k is spring constant, F is the applied force and x is length of sock being stretched.
k = F/x
Where F is given by
F = mg
F = 0.23*9.81
F = 2.256 N
So the spring constant is
k = 2.256/0.0254
k = 88.82 N/m
Therefore, the spring constant of the sock is 88.82 N/m
Answer:
104 N
Explanation:
Calculate the spring stiffness:
F = kx
32.5 N = k (0.500 cm)
k = 65 N/cm
Find the force for the new length:
F = kx
F = (65 N/cm) (1.60 cm)
F = 104 N
