Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Forces

Forces — practice question

(a)[4]

Describe an experiment used to find the spring constant of a spring. State: the apparatus you would use; how the measurements should be taken; how the spring constant is calculated. You may use the space below to add a labelled diagram in your answer.

(b(i))[1]

Two springs Q and R are being tested to find their spring constants. Each spring is tested until its limit of proportionality. Define ‘limit of proportionality’.

(b(ii))[1]

Calculate the extension of each spring for this weight.

(b(iii))[1]

State and explain which spring would be the better choice for the baby bouncer shown in Fig. 2.1.

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