$\text { A force of } f = 245 \text { newtons stretches a spring } s = 0.25 \text { meter (see figure). }$

question 99

Multiple Choice

$\text { A force of } f = 245 \text { newtons stretches a spring } s = 0.25 \text { meter (see figure) . }$ How far will a force of 60 newtons stretch the spring? What force is required to stretch the spring 0.2 meter?

• A) \( 0.25 \mathrm{~m} ; 196 \mathrm{~N} \)
• B) \( 0.25 \mathrm{~m} ; 245 \mathrm{~N} \)
• C) \( 0.06 \mathrm{~m} ; 196 \mathrm{~N} \)
• D) \( 0.09 \mathrm{~m} ; 285 \mathrm{~N} \)
• E) \( 0.06 \mathrm{~m} ; 245 \mathrm{~N} \)

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Definitions:

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