The fractional change in length produced in an elastic material of spring constant 680Nm\(^{-1}\) when a force of 306N is applied to stretch it is 1.5. Calc...

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Physics - 2024 (Essay) Subject: Physics

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The fractional change in length produced in an elastic material of spring constant 680Nm\(^{-1}\) when a force of 306N is applied to stretch it is 1.5. Calculate the original length of the material.

Answer Details

From Hooke's law, F = kx where x = extension, k = force constant

K =  680Nm\(^{-1}\), F = 306N

x = \(\frac{\text{F}}{\text{x}}\) = \(\frac{306}{680}\) ≈ 0.450m

Fractional Change in Length: Given the fractional change is 1.5:

1.5 = \(\frac{\text{x}}{\text{L}}\) 

L = \(\frac{0.450}{1.5}\) = 0.30m.

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