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Physics (AS & A Level) · Feb / March 2025 · Paper 12 · Question 21

9702Elastic and plastic behaviour

The graph shows the relationship between force acting on a compression spring and change in length of the spring. One of these springs is placed in each corner of a horizontal square plate. The axis of each spring is in a vertical direction. These four springs support a total load of 160 N. What is the total elastic potential energy stored in the four springs?

  1. A0.048 J
  2. B0.19 J
  3. C0.38 J
  4. D0.77 J

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Correct answer: B. 0.19 J

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