A spring is stretched by 0.40 meters when Force 1 is applied. When Force 2 is applied, the spring is compressed by 0.20 meters. Which statements can be made about the two forces?Choose all that apply:The forces work in opposite directions.highlight_offThe forces work in the same direction.highlight_offThe magnitude of Force 1 is greater than the magnitude of Force 2.highlight_offThe magnitude of Force 2 is greater than the magnitude of Force 1.
Question
A spring is stretched by 0.40 meters when Force 1 is applied. When Force 2 is applied, the spring is compressed by 0.20 meters. Which statements can be made about the two forces?Choose all that apply:The forces work in opposite directions.highlight_offThe forces work in the same direction.highlight_offThe magnitude of Force 1 is greater than the magnitude of Force 2.highlight_offThe magnitude of Force 2 is greater than the magnitude of Force 1.
Solution
The forces work in opposite directions. This is because one force is stretching the spring (Force 1) and the other force is compressing it (Force 2).
The magnitude of Force 1 is greater than the magnitude of Force 2. This is inferred from the fact that the spring is stretched more when Force 1 is applied compared to when Force 2 is applied.
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