From the frequency of vibration the effective force constant of the HCl molecule is found to be 840 N/m.In order to appreciate the stiffness of the binding force,or imaginary "spring," between the H and Cl,calculate how far a spring of the same stiffness would extend if a 10 kg weight were hung from it.
A)0.12 cm
B)8.3 m
C)12 mm
D)8.3 mm
E)12 cm

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The Answer of From the frequency of vibration the effective force constant of the HCl molecule is found to be 840 N/m.In order to appreciate the stiffness of the binding force,or imaginary "spring," between the H and Cl,calculate how far a spring of the same stiffness would extend if a 10 kg weight were hung from it.
A)0.12 cm
B)8.3 m
C)12 mm
D)8.3 mm
E)12 cm

From the Frequency of Vibration the Effective Force Constant of the HCl