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

Elastic and plastic behaviour — practice question

When explaining how a spring behaves, the spring constant is used. Different loads are applied to stretch the spring by varying amounts. To determine the spring constant, which quantities are needed?

  • Athe elastic limit and the loads
  • Bthe elastic limit, extensions and the length of the spring
  • Cthe loads and the extensions of the spring
  • Dthe loads and the length of the spring

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