Question

If a compression spring deflects 18mm with the application of a load of 400N. What load will be required to deflect it by 6mm

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

We first need to get the deflection constant.

The deflection constant is given by :

k = F/e

Where :

F = Force

e = extension.

k = deflection constant.

This is otherwise known as the spring constant.

We get the spring constant as follows :

We do the substitution.

k = 400/18 = 200/9

Hence the spring constant k = 200/9

Given e = 6 we can get the force using the formula below.

F = ke

F = 200/9 × 6 = 133.33 N

= 133.33 N