Answer:
17.71N/m
Explanation:
The period of the spring is expressed according to the expression;

m is the mass of the object
k is the force constant
Given
m = 5.50kg
T = 3.50s
Substitute into the formula;

Hence the force constant of the spring is 17.71N/m
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