Question on: JAMB Physics - 2017

A string of length 5cm is extended by 0.04m when a load of 0.8kg is suspended at the end. How far will it extend if a force of 16N is applied? [g = 10ms(^{-2})]

A
0.04m
B
0.12m
C
0.01m
D
0.08m
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Correct Option: D

From Hoke's Law, F = ke, K = Constant of Force

For he first case, Force = mg,

= 0.8 × 10 = 8N

∴ 8 = k × 0.04

k = (\frac{8}{0.04})

= (\frac{200N}{m})

Since K is constant

For the second case, F = ke

F = 200 × e

∴ e = (\frac{F}{200})

= (\frac{16}{200})

= 0.08m

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