a spring with a spring constant k= 1340 N/m is oriented find the rate of compression
To find the rate of compression of a spring, we need to know the applied force or weight that is causing the compression.
If you have the applied force or weight (F), you can use Hooke's Law to calculate the rate of compression (x) using the formula:
F = k * x
Where:
F is the applied force or weight in Newtons (N)
k is the spring constant in Newtons per meter (N/m)
x is the rate of compression in meters (m)
In this case, you have the spring constant (k) as 1340 N/m. If you also have the applied force (F), you can substitute the values into the formula and solve for x.
For example, if the applied force is 500 N:
500 N = 1340 N/m * x
To solve for x, divide both sides of the equation by 1340 N/m:
x = 500 N / 1340 N/m
x ≈ 0.373 meters
So, in this example, the rate of compression would be approximately 0.373 meters.