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A-LevelPhysicsWork, energy and power9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q221 Mark

The graph shows how the length of a spring varies with the force applied to it. Two areas P and Q are labelled. [Figure 22.1] Which area represents the work done in stretching the spring?

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Aarea P
Barea Q
Carea P + area Q
Darea Q – area P

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A: area P

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Work, energy and power, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 22.

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