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Laws of Motion and Friction: Spring Force MCQ

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Spring ForceMediumQuestion 30257

Question

A spring (k = 200 N/m) is compressed by 0.1 m. The force exerted by the spring is:
  1. A
    2 N
  2. B
    20 N
    Correct
  3. C
    200 N
  4. D
    0.5 N

Correct answer

20 N

Explanation

F = kx = 200 × 0.1 = 20 N.