Answer:
600 Kg
Explanation:
From the question given above, the following data were obtained:
Extention (∆x) = 30 cm
Spring constant (K) = 200 N/cm Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 10 m/s²
Mass (m) of object =?
Next, we shall determine force exerted. This can be obtained as follow:
Extention (∆x) = 30 cm
Spring constant (K) = 200 N/cm
Force (F) =?
F = K∆x
F = 200 × 30
F = 6000 N
Finally, we shall determine the mass of the object. This can be obtained as follow:
Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 10 m/s²
Force (F) = 6000 N
Mass (m) of object =?
F = mg
6000 = m × 10
Divide both side by 10
m = 6000 / 10
m = 600 Kg
Thus, the mass of the object is 600 Kg
