Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Elastic and plastic behaviour

Elastic and plastic behaviour — practice question

A force stretches a spring. Figure 3.1 shows how the force $F$ varies with extension $x$.
(a)[1]

State the name of the law that links the force and extension of the spring shown in Fig. 3.1.

(b(i))[2]

Determine the spring constant of the spring, in $\text{N m}^{-1}$.

(b(ii))[2]

Determine the strain energy (elastic potential energy) stored in the spring when the extension is $4.0\,\text{cm}$.

(c(i))[1]

Show that the cylinder experiences an upthrust of $0.60\,\text{N}$.

(c(ii))[2]

Calculate the pressure difference between the bottom face and the top face of the cylinder.

(c(iii))[2]

Calculate the density of the liquid.

(d(i))[1]

The liquid in (c) is replaced by another liquid of greater density. State the effect, if any, of this change on the upthrust acting on the cylinder.

(d(ii))[1]

The liquid in (c) is replaced by another liquid of greater density. State the effect, if any, of this change on the extension of the spring.

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