SOLUTION: The distance that a spring will stretch varies directly as the force is applied to the spring. A force of 70 pounds is needed to stretch a spring 7 inches. What force is required t

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Question 957753: The distance that a spring will stretch varies directly as the force is applied to the spring. A force of 70 pounds is needed to stretch a spring 7 inches. What force is required to stretch the spring 13 inches?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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70lbs/7in=10lb/in
(10lb/in)(13in)=130lbs