Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · SI units

SI units — practice question

The spring constant $k$ of a coiled wire spring is described by the formula $k = \dfrac{G r^4}{4 n R^3}$, where $r$ represents the radius of the wire, $n$ is the number of wire turns and $R$ is the radius of each turn of the wire. The quantity $G$ depends on the material that the wire is made from. What is a suitable unit for $G$?

  • A$\text{N m}^{-2}$
  • B$\text{N m}^{-1}$
  • C$\text{N m}$
  • D$\text{N m}^2$

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