A spring of force constant k is compressed by a distance x from its equilibrium length. (a) Does the mass of the spring change when the spring is compressed? Explain.

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A spring of force constant k is compressed by a distance x from its equilibrium length.

(a) Does the mass of the spring change when the spring is compressed? Explain.
 



(b) Find an expression for the change in mass of the spring in terms of kx, and c.
Δm = 
 
 
 



(c) What is the change in mass if the force constant is 2.5 ✕ 102 N/m and 
x = 21 cm?

 kg
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