Answer:
The distance spring compresses (x) = 0.0811 m
Explanation:
Spring constant (k) = 185 N / m
mass (m) = 1.53 kg
When mass is placed upon the spring the spring force is equal to weight of the mass.
⇒ Spring force (F) = weight of object
⇒ Spring force (F) = k × x
And weight of the object = mg
⇒ k x = mg -----------------(1)
Put all the values in equation (1) we get
⇒ 185 × x = 1.53 × 9.81
⇒ x = 0.0811 m
This the distance spring compresses, when mass is placed upon it.
