The force exerted by the spring can be calculated using Hooke's Law:
\[ F_s = k \cdot x \]
where \( k = 75 \, \text{N/m} \) (spring constant) and \( x = 0.5 \, \text{m} \) (compression).
\[ F_s = 75 \, \text{N/m} \cdot 0.5 \, \text{m} = 37.5 \, \text{N} \]
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