The force exerted by a spring in its natural length is ___ .

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Magnitude of Spring force $F$ = $k x$

If spring is in its natural length, $x = 0$

Hence, force exerted by the spring is zero.

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The force exerted by a spring in its natural length is ___ .

Magnitude of Spring force F = kx If spring is in its natural length, x=0 Hence, force exerted by the spring is zero.

Magnitude of Spring force $F$ = $k x$

If spring is in its natural length, $x = 0$

Hence, force exerted by the spring is zero.