Answer:
K = 1809 N/m = 1.809 KN/m
Explanation:
The spring constant can be given by the following formula:
K = F/ΔL
where,
K = Spring Constant = ?
F = Force Applied
ΔL = Change in Length or the given dimension
Therefore, in this case:
ΔL = 46.1 cm = 0.461 m
and the force will be equal to the weight of the object:
F = W = mg = (85.1 kg)(9.8 m/s²)
F = 833.98 N
Therefore,
K = (833.98 N)/(0.461 m)
K = 1809 N/m = 1.809 KN/m
