A parcel scale contains a spring that stretches when a parcel is placed on the scale. The scale has a stated maximum load.
A parcel much heavier than the maximum load is placed on the scale.
Suggest one change this could cause to the spring and one consequence for future measurements made with the scale.
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.