The Standard 1-Kg Mass Is Attached to a Compressed Spring

question 53

Multiple Choice

The standard 1-kg mass is attached to a compressed spring and the spring is released. If the mass initially has an acceleration of 5.6 m/s², the force of the spring has a magnitude of:

• A) 2.8 N
• B) 5.6 N
• C) 11.2 N
• D) 0
• E) an undetermined amount

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