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3 years ago

What are the units for the spring constant, k?

Physics

2 answers:

vitfil [10]3 years ago

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Answer:

C. newtons/meter

Explanation:

To find the units of spring constant you can use the hook's law, which says,

F = k × x where

F = force (unit Newton)

k = spring constant

x = expansion or contraction ( unit m)

So by this equation you can get that

k = F / X

So you get the units as N/m

Tanya [424]3 years ago

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The units for the spring constant, k, are Newtons per meter (N/m).)

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