A block is attached to an ideal horizontal spring

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

Problem

A block is attached to an ideal horizontal spring. When the spring is stretched by

7.5\,\text{cm}

, the spring exerts a restoring force of

4.5\,\text{N}

. What is the spring constant of the spring? (a)

67\,\text{N/m}

(b)

6.0\,\text{N/m}

(c)

60\,\text{N/m}

(d)

45\,\text{N/m}