What is the magnitude of the tension (in newton) in the middle of the spring?
- Q : A light spring is compressed by pushing it at each end. The force applied at each end is 60 newton (this can be measured using a force gauge). What is the magnitude of the tension (in newton) in the middle of the spring?
- A : Answer: 60 N
Explanation: Let T be the magnitude of the tension in the middle of the spring.
For each half of the spring,
T - applied force = 0
T - 60 N = 0
T = 60 N
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