Almost but not quite. Something is missing. The problem talks about a 2.5-kg weight. Is weight measured in kilograms?Alexanddros81 said:
Any point you like. The zero of potential energy is irrelevant. Consider this, when a mass moves from point A to B, mechanical energy conservation saysAlexanddros81 said:
I am not familiar with the textbook. I looked at its table of contents and I think "Advanced Physics Homework" would be more appropriate. Try that and if I am wrong, a mentor will move it to its rightful place, perhaps in "Engineering."Alexanddros81 said:
The equation used to determine the spring constant k is k = mg/x, where m is the mass of the object, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and x is the displacement of the spring.
The mass of the object has a direct effect on the spring constant k. As the mass increases, the spring constant also increases, meaning the spring becomes stiffer and requires more force to stretch it.
The unit of measurement for the spring constant k is N/m (newtons per meter). This represents the amount of force required to stretch the spring by 1 meter.
Yes, the spring constant k can change depending on factors such as the material of the spring, the temperature, and the amount of strain the spring has experienced. However, for a specific spring, the spring constant remains constant as long as the spring follows Hooke's law.
The acceleration due to gravity, g, has a direct effect on the spring constant k. As g increases, the spring constant also increases, meaning the spring becomes stiffer and requires more force to stretch it.
