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Hooke's law states that the distance, d, a string is stretched varies directly with the force, F, applied to the spring. If a force
of 12 pounds stretches a spring 3 inches, how far will the spring stretch when a force of 30 pounds is applied?

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  1. d = (30Lbs/12Lbs) * 3in. = 7.5 In.

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