An ideal spring A stretches when a force is applied

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

Problem

An ideal spring A stretches

4.0\,\text{cm}

when a

2.0\,\text{N}

force is applied. Under the same

2.0\,\text{N}

force, spring B stretches

2.5\,\text{cm}

. Calculate the ratio

k_B / k_A