Answer:
284.4233 N/m
Explanation:
k = Spring constant
x = Compression of spring = 14.5 cm
U = Potential energy = 2.99 J
The potential energy of a spring is given by

Rearranging to get the value of k

The spring constant is 284.4233 N/m
Answer:multiplying will give us 7 significant figures and addition will give us 3 significant figures
Explanation:
After multiplying the two numbers they resulting value will give a value in its 4 decimal places because both given values are in 2 decimal places. The 4 dp is gotten by the addition of the decimal places of both given numbers (2+2) and
The result of its addition will give us a value in its 1dp and 3 significant figures since the addition of 23.68 and 4.12 will give us 27.8
a . true hardness and density are physical properties
Probably for kind of the same reason that speed is expressed as a
relationship between two units. You know, like miles per hour .
I guess the only reason is because no single unit has been invented
to describe density.
The rate of doing work or using energy would always be expressed
as a relationship between two units ... we would say that the rate of
work is "(so many) joules per second". But the "watt" was invented,
so we can say "(so many) watts" instead.
So I guess you're right. Density could be simpler to describe
if we only had a unit for it. Then we wouldn't have to say "(so many)
grams per cubic centimeter". We would just say "(so many) (new unit)".
Let's try it out:
"Uhhh, pardon me Professor . . . I've been working late in the lab,
and I believe I've identified a new substance, hitherto unknown to
the scientific community, and totally unexpected. In its pure form,
the substance appears to be pink, it smells like butterscotch, and
its density is approximately 27.4 Brianas. I think it's time we published
these findings ... with your name as lead investigator, of course."
I like it !