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O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/12 · May/June 2023 · Q101 Mark

A load-extension graph for a spring is shown. Which point is the limit of proportionality for the spring and what is the spring constant of the spring equal to?

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AQ, the gradient of PQ
BQ, the gradient of QR
CR, the gradient of PQ
DR, the gradient of QR

✓ Correct answer

A: Q, the gradient of PQ

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Topic
Forces, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Physics, May/June 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 10.

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