Answer:
k = 22.05 N/m
Explanation:
The potential energy of the mass is converted into potential energy of the spring.
Given:
mass m = 0.27 kg
gravitational constant g = 9.8 m/s²
distance falling/ stretching of spring h = 0.24 m
[tex]U_{gravity} = U_{spring}\\ mgh = \frac{1}{2} kh^{2}[/tex]
Solving for k:
[tex]k = 2mg\frac{1}{h}[/tex]