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

Elastic and plastic behaviour — practice question

The three springs are positioned vertically, as illustrated. Springs P and Q are identical, and each has spring constant $k$. Spring R has spring constant $3k$. What is the rise in the total length of the arrangement when a force $W$ is applied as shown?

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

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