Explanation:
Given that,
Mass, m = 1.8 kg
Compression, x = 2.6 cm
We know that,
Force on spring = weight
So,
[tex]mg=kx[/tex]
Where
k is spring constant
[tex]k=\dfrac{mg}{x}\\\\k=\dfrac{1.8\times 9.8}{2.6\times 10^{-2}}\\\\k=678.46\ N/m[/tex]
(2) If m = 5.2 kg
[tex]x=\dfrac{mg}{k}\\\\x=\dfrac{1.8\times 9.8}{678.46}\\\\x=2.6 \ cm[/tex]
Hence, this is the required solution.
