The spring constant of a spring is 7.1 n/cm. the constant applies to forces that

compress the spring, but not stretch it

either stretch or compress the spring

stretch the spring, but not compress it

Hi!

The correct answer is : either stretch or compress the spring

The spring constant, denoted commonly as k, is a component of Hooke's law which describes the force that is required to compress or stretch an object to be directly proportional to the length of extension or compression.

F ∝ x

where F is the force applied to the spring, and x is the length of extension or compression.

The equation of Hooke's law is consequently

F = kx

where k is a non zero constant, known as the spring constant.

think its the third option

energy can be converted from one form to another, but it cannot be created or destroyed in ordinary chemical or physical means. do not understand what you are asking but hope this