A-LevelPhysicsDeformation of solids9702/12 · Feb/Mar 2025 · Q211 Mark

The graph shows the relationship between force acting on a compression spring and change in length of the spring. [Figure 21.1] One of these springs is placed in each corner of a horizontal square plate. The axis of each spring is in a vertical direction. These four springs support a total load of 160 N. What is the total elastic potential energy stored in the four springs?

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A0.048 J

B0.19 J

C0.38 J

D0.77 J

✓ Correct answer

B: 0.19 J

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Topic: Deformation of solids, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, Feb/Mar 2025 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 21.

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