A spring with constant is attached to a block on a frictionless horizontal surface

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Force and Translational Dynamics · Force and Translational Dynamics

Problem

A spring with constant k=120 N/mk = 120 \text{ N/m} is attached to a block on a frictionless horizontal surface. The block is pulled 0.080 m to the left of equilibrium. Calculate the restoring force exerted by the spring on the block, giving both magnitude and direction.

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