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Is spring constant a dimensional constant ? If yes then write its dimension.

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Yes, spring constant is a dimensional constant.
Spring constant `k=(F)/(x)= ("Restoring force")/("Displacement")`
`k=(F)/(x)`
Dimension of `k=([MLT^(-2)])/([L])= [ML^(0)T^(-2)]`
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