Answer:
Y = 0.009 m = 0.9 cm
Explanation:
Mass m = 4.20 Kg,
Stretched spring Distance = x= 2.60 cm = 0.026 m
Weight = F= m g = 4.20 Kg × 9.81 m/s² = 41.202 N
Hook's Law F= K x
K = F/x = 41.202 N / 0.026 m
K = 1584.69 N/m
To Find the compressed spring distance Y=? when 1.5 kg block still hung on it So F = mg = 1.5 x 9.81 = 14.715 N
Y = F/k = 14.715 N / 1584.69 N/m
Y = 0.009 m = 0.9 cm