select the correct answer. what are the units for the spring constant, k? a. newton meters b. newton seconds…

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Hooke's Law

Hooke's Law is $F = -kx$, where $F$ is the force, $k$ is the spring - constant and $x$ is the displacement.

Step2: Rearrange for the spring - constant

We can rewrite the formula as $k=\frac{F}{x}$.

Step3: Determine the units

The unit of force $F$ is newtons (N) and the unit of displacement $x$ is meters (m). So the unit of $k$ is $\frac{\text{newtons}}{\text{meters}}$ or newtons/meter.

Answer:

C. newtons/meter