The standard 1-kg mass is attached to a compressed spring and the spring is released. If the mass initially has an acceleration of 5.6 m/s², the force of the spring has a magnitude of: A) 2.8 N B) 5.6 N C) 11.2 N D) 0 E) an undetermined amount

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The force exerted by the spring can be calculated using Newton's second law, F = ma. With a mass (m) of 1 kg and an acceleration (a) of 5.6 m/s², the force (F) is 1 kg * 5.6 m/s² = 5.6 N.

The Standard 1-Kg Mass Is Attached to a Compressed Spring