Answer:
k=188.46 N/m
Explanation:
Given that
m= 30 gm
Additional mass = ΔM
Lets take spring coefficient = k
at the equilibrium position
F= k Δl =( m + ΔM)g
Δl = change in the spring length
k Δl = ( m + ΔM)g
Δl = m g /k + g/k ΔM ---------------1
We know that equation of line given as
y = c + S x -----------------2
By compare equation 2 and 1
slope = s
S= g/k
Given that slope S= 0.052 m/kg
S =g/ k= 0.052
g=9.8 m/s²
9.8 = 0.052 k
k=188.46 N/m
So the spring constant is 188.46 N/m