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Question 5

Four spring-loaded toy launchers contain compression springs P, Q, R and S. The table gives the force on each spring when it is fully compressed.

Each spring is below its limit of proportionality and is not inelastically deformed.

SpringForce in NSpring constant in N/m
P24600
Q18180
R16800
S10100

Which spring has the greatest elastic potential energy store when fully compressed?

[1]
A

spring R

B

spring Q

C

spring P

D

spring S

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5.3 Forces and elasticity Questions

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106 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 5.3 Forces and elasticity, covering 5.3 Forces and elasticity. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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