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Problem 3

Precision Spring Scale for Pharmacy Use

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100 ptsLv.2 BeginnerMechanics
2026/03/22 19:30〜2026/03/22 21:00
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Problem Statement

A pharmacy uses a precise scale consisting of a spring SSS hung vertically to prepare small doses of medication. The upper end of spring SSS is fixed to a point PPP on the ceiling, and the natural length of the spring (when nothing is attached) is L0L_0L0​. The spring obeys Hooke's law, so its extension is proportional to the mass of the object hung from it.

First, a standard weight AAA of mass m1m_1m1​ is gently hung from the lower end of the spring as a calibration test. The spring stretches and reaches equilibrium, and the total length of the spring at that point is L1L_1L1​.

Next, weight AAA is removed and replaced by a reagent container BBB of mass m2m_2m2​. Find the total length L2L_2L2​ of the spring when it reaches equilibrium with container BBB hanging from it. The magnitude of gravitational acceleration ggg is constant. The mass of the spring and air resistance can be neglected.

Constraints

  • Natural length of spring: L0=0.112 mL_0 = 0.112\text{ m}L0​=0.112 m
  • Mass of standard weight AAA: m1=0.200 kgm_1 = 0.200\text{ kg}m1​=0.200 kg
  • Total length with weight AAA hung: L1=0.152 mL_1 = 0.152\text{ m}L1​=0.152 m
  • Mass of reagent container BBB: m2=0.635 kgm_2 = 0.635\text{ kg}m2​=0.635 kg

Input Format

Find the total length L2L_2L2​ in units of m\text{m}m and give the answer as a positive integer equal to the value multiplied by 100010001000.

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