Question

Which name is given to the force that stretches the spring with a metal that weights it down

Answer 1

Answer:

gravity

Explanation:

ok what i understand from your query is that a spring balance with a metal piece attached to it is weighing it down, a spring balance is measured in newtons (f=ma), the acceleration part is gravity (-9.81 m/s^2). The metal piece is attached to the string.

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