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

Elastic and plastic behaviour — practice question

Two springs, one having spring constant $k_1 = 4\,\text{kN m}^{-1}$ and the other having spring constant $k_2 = 2\,\text{kN m}^{-1}$, are arranged as shown. What is the combined extension of the springs when they are supporting a load of $80\,\text{N}$?

  • A$1.3\,\text{cm}$
  • B$4\,\text{cm}$
  • C$6\,\text{cm}$
  • D$60\,\text{cm}$

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