A spring balance has a spring constant of 3 lb/in, a basket with 6-lb potatoes extends the spring 2.7 in. What is the weight of the basket? A spring balance has a spring constant of 2.3 N/m. What is...

A spring balance has a spring constant of 3 lb/in, a basket with 6-lb potatoes extends the spring 2.7 in. What is the weight of the basket?

A spring balance has a spring constant of 2.3 N/m. What is the deflection of the balance when it is loaded with 0.73 N?