Deformation 3

Multiple Choice

What quantity is on the y-axis of the graph?

• extension

• load

• length

• mass

Multiple Choice

What quantity is on the x-axis of the graph?

• extension

• load

• length

• mass

Multiple Choice

A spring balance is calibrated to give readings in newtons. The graph shows how the extension of the spring varies with the load. What is the extension of the spring if you put on a load of 20 N?

• 1 cm

• 2 cm

• 3 cm

• 4 cm

Multiple Choice

A spring balance is calibrated to give readings in newtons. The graph shows how the extension of the spring varies with the load. A load causes the spring of the balance to extend by 3 cm. What is the balance reading?

• 3 N

• 4 N

• 15 N

• 20 N

Multiple Choice

The extension-load graph is for a spring. The original length of the spring was 10 cm. Which load would give a spring length of 12 cm?

• 0 N

• 2 N

• 4 N

• 6 N

Multiple Choice

The extension-load graph is for a spring. The original length of the spring was 10 cm. Which load would give a spring length of 11 cm?

• 2 N

• 3 N

• 4 N

• 5 N

Multiple Choice

The diagrams show a spring having a length of 9 cm when loaded with a 100 g mass, and the extension-mass graph for the spring. What is the length of the spring after the 100 g mass has been removed?

• 7 cm

• 8 cm

• 9 cm

• 10 cm