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If spring is compressed, it __________ each object with a force F attached at its ends.

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Pulls

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Pushes away

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Both

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None

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Solution

The correct option is B Pushes away
If the spring is compressed, it pushes away each object with a force F attached at its end while if the spring is stretched, it pulls in each object with a force F attached at its end.

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