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O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2014 · Q91 Mark

A spring extends by 6.0 cm when a 15 N weight is suspended from its lower end. Three of these springs are used as shown to support a 90 N weight. What is the extension of each spring?

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A2.0 cm

B12 cm

C36 cm

D110 cm

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B: 12 cm

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Topic: Forces, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2014 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 9.

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