Solve the problem.
-If a spring stretches 0.9 m when a 6-kg weight is attached to it, how much will it stretch when a 14-kg weight is attached to it?
A)4.1 m
B)1.1 m
C)2.1 m
D)5.1 m

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The stretch of a spring is directly proportional to the weight attached to it. If a 6-kg weight stretches the spring by 0.9 m, then a 14-kg weight will stretch it by (14/6) * 0.9 m = 2.1 m.

Solve the Problem. -If a Spring Stretches 0.9 M When a 6-Kg Weight