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Physics-6 Stretching and compressing

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

_________ is the unit of Spring Constant

a)

N

b)

N/m

c)

m

2.
A graph of extension against force for an elastic material is:
a)
A downward curve
b)
An upward curve
c)
A straight line from any point on the x and y axis
d)
A straight line from the origin
3.

If the original length of a spring is 20m and its extended length is 30m. What is the extension?

a)

20m

b)

30m

c)

50m

d)

10m

4.

A bungee rope has a spring constant of 50N/m. How much a person must weighs in Newton if we want it to extend 10m?

a)

200N

b)

200kg

c)

500N

d)

500kg

5.

What is the best description of the relationship shown in this graph?

a)

In this graph, the relationship between force and spring constant is linear.

b)

In this graph, the relationship between force and extension is non-linear.

c)

In this graph, the relationship between force and extension is directly proportional.

d)

In this graph, there is no relationship between force and extension.

6.

When comparing spring A to B,

a)

A has a larger spring constant than B so A is a stiffer spring

b)

B has a larger spring constant than A so B is a stiffer spring

7.
A spring has a spring constant of 5N/cm.  What is its extension when loaded with 15N?
a)
4cm
b)
5cm
c)
3m
d)
3cm
8.

What is the independent variable?

a)

The type of rubber bands used

b)

The weight added to the rubber bands in Newtons

c)

The type of weights used

d)

The extension of the rubber bands in mm

9.

How would you measure the dependent variable?

a)

With a weighing scale

b)

With a ruler

c)

With a timer

10.

A spring extends 10m under load 15N. What is its spring constant?

(a)