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AP Physics C Mechanics Flashcards: Spring Forces

Study Spring Forces in AP Physics C Mechanics with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Determine the spring constant if Fs=−10 NF_s = -10 \, \text{N} and x=0.25 mx = 0.25 \, \text{m}.

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ANSWER

k=40 N/mk = 40 \, \text{N/m}. From Fs=−kxF_s = -kx, solve k=−Fsx=−−100.25=40k = -\frac{F_s}{x} = -\frac{-10}{0.25} = 40 N/m.

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A force FF is required to stretch a single ideal spring with constant kk by a distance xx. If two identical springs are connected in parallel, what total force is required to stretch the combination by the same distance xx?
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