The spring is compressed by a force of 60 N to 5 cm. Determine the stiffness factor.

To calculate the stiffness coefficient of a given spring, we apply Hooke’s law: Fcont = F = k * Δx and k = F / Δx.

Variables: F – spring compression force (F = 60 N); Δx – compression deformation (Δx = 5 cm = 0.05 m).

Let’s make the calculation: k = F / Δx = 60 / 0.05 = 1200 N / m.

Answer: The required stiffness coefficient is 1200 N / m.



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