Each side of the board would have to be at least 36
Answer:
(a) 62.5 N
(b) 694.4 N/m
(c) 41.7 N
Step-by-step explanation:
Work done in stretching a spring is
since 
F is the applied force, E is the elongation and k is the spring constant.
(a) Here, e = 16 cm = 0.16 m


(b) Here, e = 12 cm = 0.12 m


(c) The restoring force is the same as the applied force.

A(b+c) = ab + ac
5(3x + 5) = 15x + 25
Train A speed= 70 km/h north
Train B speed= 75 km/h south
Opposite directions= add speeds 70+75=145
Distance= 435 Km
Time= d/s; 435/145= 3 hours
It would take 3 hours for the trains to be 435 kilometers apart