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11 ELASTICITY
Question 31 (SPM 2004)
Diagram 31 shows the arrangement
of an apparatus in an experiment to
determine the relationship between
the extension e of a spring T with
weight W. The relationship of e with
W is shown in the graph in Diagram
31.1
Figure 31.1
(a) (i) State the SI unit of weight.
(ii) State the relationship
between e and W.
(iii)Name the scientific law
involved in the relationship
stated in (a)(ii).
(b) (i) What is the elastic limit of a
spring.
(ii) Mark with a cross (x) the
elastic limit of the spring on
the graph.
(c) Based on the graph in figure
14.1, determine the force
constant of a spring, k,.
(d) The spring stores energy when it
is extended. Calculate the
energy stored in the spring when
it is extended by 4 cm.
(e) Another spring, identical to
spring T, is added to the
arrangement in Figure 2.1. This
new arrangement is shown in
Figure 2.2. The experiment is
then repeated.
Diagram 31.2
Sketch the graph of x against F for
this experiment in Diagram 31.1.
Question 33: Kedah 09 (ii) Calculate the energy stored
Diagram 33 shows the graph of in spring R when its
force against extension for three extension is 8.0 cm.
springs P, Q and R.

[3 marks]

(c) The springs are to be used in a

Newton balance to measure a
maximum load of mass 8 kg.

(i) What is the maximum

weight of the load?

[1 mark]
(a) (i) A law states that the
(ii) Which spring is the most
extension of a spring is directly
suitable to be used in the
proportional to the force applied
Newton balance. Explain
if the elastic limit of the spring
your answer.
is not exceeded. Name this law.

[1 mark]

(ii) On the graph in Diagram 33,

[2 marks]
mark ‘X’ at the elastic limit for
each spring.
[2 marks]

(b) The spring stores energy when

it is extended.
(i) Name the energy stored in
the spring when it is
extended.

[1 mark]