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15.1 Forces and springs

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Question 9

A high-precision tension spring in a mechanical throttle linkage is subjected to a calibration test.

A force of 6.3 N applied to the spring results in an extension of 14 mm.

Determine the spring constant, kkk, of this spring in N/m\text{N/m}N/m.

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15.1 Forces and springs Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /15.1 Forces and springs

23 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 15.1 Forces and springs, covering 15.1.1 Elastic and inelastic distortion, 15.1.2 The spring constant, 15.1.3 Work done in stretching a spring, and 15.1.4 Linear and non-linear force–extension. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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