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O-LevelPhysicsForces5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q71 Mark

A metal wire is suspended from a support and loads of different mass are attached to the lower end. The table shows how the extension of the wire depends on the mass of the load. mass/kg | 0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 6.0 | 8.0 | 10.0 extension/mm | 0 | 0.35 | 0.70 | 1.05 | 1.50 | 2.05 Between which values of mass does the limit of proportionality lie?

A0 and 2.0 kg
B4.0 kg and 6.0 kg
C6.0 kg and 8.0 kg
D8.0 kg and 10.0 kg

✓ Correct answer

C: 6.0 kg and 8.0 kg

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Forces, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2017 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 7.

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