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A-LevelPhysicsDeformation of solids9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2009 · Q201 Mark

The graph shows the non-linear force-extension curve for a wire made from a new material. [Figure 20.1] What could be the value of the strain energy stored in the wire when it is stretched to point P?

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A0.09 J
B0.10 J
C0.11 J
D0.20 J

✓ Correct answer

C: 0.11 J

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Deformation of solids, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2009 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 20.

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