Answer:
The required force is 55.38 N.
Explanation:
First we have to find the spring constant K;
             k = [tex]\frac{mg}{d}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{36}{0.065}[/tex] = 553.846 N/m
As,
             F= -K[tex]x[/tex]
          or, F=  - 553.846 × 0.10
          or, F=  -55.3846 N
Hence,
         [tex]F_{needed}[/tex] = - [tex]F_{spring}[/tex]
      ∴  [tex]F_{needed}[/tex] = 55.38 N
The required force  to stretch it by this  amount is 55.38 N. Â