Answer:
4.9 cm
Explanation:
From Hook's Law,
F = ke......................... Equation 1
Where F= force, e = extension, k = spring constant.
Note: the Force acting on the the spring is the weight of the mass.
W = mg.
F = mg.................... Equation 2
Where m = mass, g = acceleration due to gravity
Substitute equation 2 into equation 1
mg = ke
make e the subject of the equation
e = mg/k............... Equation 3.
Given: m = 2 kg, g = 9.8 m/s², k = 400 N/m
e = (2×9.8)/400
e = 19.6/400
e = 0.049 m
e = 4.9 cm
