Question

The distance that a spring will stretch varies directly as the force applied to the spring. A force of 6060 pounds is needed to stretch a spring 66 inches. What force is required to stretch the spring 1414 ​inches?

Answer 1

Forced need to stretch 1414 inches = 129830.91 pounds

Explanation:

Force ∝ Distance

F = KD where K is constant of proportionality

K = F/D = 6060/66 = 91.818182

Hence Force needed to stretch 1414 inches =

F = 6060/66 x 1414 = 129830.91 pounds