Solve the Problem. -A Spring Has a Natural Length of 26 In. a 26

question 60

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A spring has a natural length of 26 in. A force of 1600 lb stretches the spring to 36 in. How far beyond its natural length will a 400 lb force stretch the spring?

• A) 2.5 in.
• B) 40 in.
• C) 5 in.
• D) 4 in.

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