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

Elastic and plastic behaviour — practice question

A wire is secured at one end and a force $F_1$ is applied at the other end so that the wire stretches. In this situation, the wire stores $0.15\,\text{J}$ of elastic potential energy. The applied force is then replaced by a force $F_2$. The wire then stores $0.60\,\text{J}$ of elastic potential energy. The wire obeys Hooke’s law. What is the relationship between $F_1$ and $F_2$?

  • A$F_1 = 2F_2$
  • B$F_1 = 4F_2$
  • C$2F_1 = F_2$
  • D$4F_1 = F_2$

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