
Respuesta :
In the first scenario, upon reaching equilibrium
    mg = kx
   135 = k(0.21) [Converted x in SI units]
      k = 135/(0.21)
Similarly, in the second scenario, upon reaching equilibrium
    mg = kx
    mg = [(135)(.449)]/(0.21)
    mg = weight of the electronic equipment = 289 N(approx)
    mg = kx
   135 = k(0.21) [Converted x in SI units]
      k = 135/(0.21)
Similarly, in the second scenario, upon reaching equilibrium
    mg = kx
    mg = [(135)(.449)]/(0.21)
    mg = weight of the electronic equipment = 289 N(approx)
Answer:
F= 288.7 N
Explanation:
Hooks Law
"states that the strain/deformation of an elastic object or material is proportional to the stress applied to it."
From Hooke's Law we can determine the spring constant Â
F = k*x Â
so
k = F/x Â
k= Â 135N/.21m
k= 643 N/m
So  if a fish stretches the spring 0.449m  then it would weigh Â
F =k*x
F= 643N/m*0.449m
F= 288.707 N