A force F is applied to a spring, causing it to stretch by a distance x. If the applied force is reduced to one-half its value, how long will the spring be stretched? a. quartered b.halved c.doubled d.quadrupled

A force F is applied to a spring, causing it to stretch by a distance x. If the applied force is reduced to one-half its value, how long will the spring be stretched? a. quartered b.halved c.doubled d.quadrupled

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A force F is applied to a spring, causing it to stretch by a distance x. If the applied force is reduced to one-half its value, how long will the spring be stretched?

a. quartered

b.halved

c.doubled

d.quadrupled

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