Answer:
The required force is 55.38 N.
Explanation:
First we have to find the spring constant K;
k = [tex]\frac{mg}{d}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{36}{0.065}[/tex] = 553.846 N/m
As,
F= -K[tex]x[/tex]
or, F= - 553.846 × 0.10
or, F= -55.3846 N
Hence,
[tex]F_{needed}[/tex] = - [tex]F_{spring}[/tex]
∴ [tex]F_{needed}[/tex] = 55.38 N
The required force to stretch it by this amount is 55.38 N.