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Question 11

A newtonmeter contains a spring. The spring's length is 6.0 cm when unloaded and 9.0 cm when a force of 4.5 N is applied. It obeys Hooke's law.

What additional force is needed to increase the spring's extension by a further 1.0 cm?

[1]
A

0.50 N0.50\ \mathrm{N}0.50 N

B

15 N15\ \mathrm{N}15 N

C

0.15 N0.15\ \mathrm{N}0.15 N

D

1.5 N1.5\ \mathrm{N}1.5 N

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15.1 Forces and springs Questions

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

102 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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