AP Physics 1mediummcq1 pt
A 5.0 kg box rests on a spring of k = 500 N/m, compressing it (g = 10 m/s²). The compression is
A.0.10 m
B.0.010 m
C.1.0 m
D.0.50 m
Explanation
Core Concept
kx = mg gives x = 50/500 = 0.10 m.
Correct Answer
A0.10 m
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