If It Takes 4

question 57

Multiple Choice

If it takes 4.0 N to stretch a spring 6.0 cm and if the spring is then cut in half,what force does it take to stretch one of the halves 3.0 cm?

• A)2.0 N
• B)4.0 N
• C)8.0 N
• D)16 N

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