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  • 20-11-2017
  • Mathematics
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the distance a spring will stretch varies directly as the force applied to the string spring. a force of 80 lb is needed to stretch a spring 8in what force is required to stretch the spring 24 in

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  • 20-11-2017
Use a proportion.
80 lb is to 8 in. as x lb is to 24 in.

80/8 = x/24

10/1 = x/24

1 * x = 10 * 24

x = 240

Answer: 240 lb
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