SOLUTION: The length that a hanging spring stretches varies directly with the weight placed at the end of the spring. If a weight of 16 lb stretches a certain spring 19 in., how far will th
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Question 1050511: The length that a hanging spring stretches varies directly with the weight placed at the end of the spring. If a weight of 16 lb stretches a certain spring 19 in., how far will the spring stretch if the weight is increased to 32 lb?
Answer by LinnW(1048) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Since the weight is twice as much, the length will be twice as long or
2 x 19 = 38 inches.
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