Answer:
x = 0.138 m
Explanation:
In this exercise they give us the equation and the line that corresponds to Hooke's law, write the two equations and match the terms
F = k Δx = k (x- x₀)
y = 3.662 x + 1.67
Like terms
F = y
kx = 3.662 x
Since the graph is N vs m, the units of the constant are
k = 3.662 N / m
k x₀ = 1.67
Where
x₀ = 1.67 / k
x₀ = 1.67 / 3.662
x₀ = 0.456 m
This value is the natural length of the spring
We write Hooke's law with the mass applied
W = k x
mg = kx
x = mg / k
x = 51.7 10-3 9.8 / 3.662
x = 0.138 m