A-LevelPhysicsDeformation of solidsOct/Nov 2021Paper 1 Q211 Mark
Three springs are arranged vertically as shown. [Figure 21.1] Springs P and Q are identical and each has spring constant k. Spring R has spring constant 3k. What is the increase in the overall length of the arrangement when a force W is applied as shown?
A5W / 6k
B4W / 3k
C7W / 2k
D4W / k
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