Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stress and strain

Stress and strain — practice question

The diagram illustrates the structure of part of a mattress. The manufacturer wants to produce a softer mattress, meaning one that will compress more under the same load. Which change would not produce the required effect?

  • Ausing more layers of springs
  • Busing more springs per unit area
  • Cusing springs with a smaller spring constant
  • Dusing springs made from wire with a smaller Young modulus

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