Solve
-The Force in Newtons Needed to Stretch a Certain $x$

question 131

Multiple Choice

Solve.
-The force in newtons needed to stretch a certain spring $x$ centimeters from its resting position is given by the polynomial function $f ( x ) = 6 x ^ { 2 }$ , where 6 is the spring constant. If a force of 150 newtons is applied, how far will the spring be stretched?

• A) \(5 \mathrm {~cm}\)
• B) \(25 \mathrm {~cm}\)
• C) \(30 \mathrm {~cm}\)
• D) \(6 \mathrm {~cm}\)

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