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11 May, 03:32

The distance a spring will stretch varies directly as the force applied to the string spring. a force of 80 lb is needed to stretch a spring 8in what force is required to stretch the spring 24 in

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  1. 11 May, 03:44
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    Use a proportion.

    80 lb is to 8 in. as x lb is to 24 in.

    80/8 = x/24

    10/1 = x/24

    1 * x = 10 * 24

    x = 240

    Answer: 240 lb
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