Answer:
Distance, x = 0.19 meters
Explanation:
It is given that,
Spring constant of the toy rocket, k = 13 N/m
Force applied on the spring, F = 2.5 N
We have to find the spring constant of the spring. It can be calculated using Hooke's law as :
F = - kx
[tex]x=\dfrac{F}{k}[/tex]
[tex]x=\dfrac{2.5\ N}{13\ N/m}[/tex]
x = 0.19 meters
Hence, the spring must be compress to cause it to exert a force of 2.5 N.
