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

Elastic and plastic behaviour — practice question

The three springs are placed one above another in a vertical line, as illustrated. Springs $P$ and $Q$ are the same and each has spring constant $k$. Spring $R$ has spring constant $3k$. When a force $W$ is applied as shown, by how much does the total length of the arrangement increase?

  • A$\frac{5W}{6k}$
  • B$\frac{4W}{3k}$
  • C$\frac{7}{2}kW$
  • D$4kW$

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