Physics Half-Yearly Examination Worksheets - Kullegg Maria Regina, Boys' Secondary Mosta Page 5
ADVERTISEMENT
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
104. This question is about springs.
Hooke’s law states that the extension is directly proportional to
a)
Complete:
the load as long as the ________________________________________
[1]
[2]
__________________________________________________________.
b)
Sam loads a spring by using 10 N weights. Each time he measures the
extension and tabulates his results as shown.
Load (N)
0
10
20
30
40
50
Length of spring (mm)
60.0
61.2
62.4
63.6
64.8
66.0
Total Extension (mm)
0
(i)
Complete the table by working out the extensions.
[2]
(ii) The length of the spring when unloaded is ________ mm.
[1]
(iii) The spring used by Sam is quite stiff (hard). Explain why in terms of extension.
______________________________________________________________________________
[2]
______________________________________________________________________________
(iv) Without plotting a graph, calculate the extension when a load of 24 N is used.
______________________________________________________________________________
[1]
______________________________________________________________________________
(v)
A sketch of the graph obtained by Sam is shown in Figure 2. Draw on the same axes,
the graph he obtains if he uses a softer spring.
[1]
Extension
(mm)
Load (N)
Figure 2
Page 5 of 10
Physics Half yearly exam 2015 – Track 3 - Form 3
ADVERTISEMENT
0 votes
Related Articles
Related forms
Physics Worksheet - Half-yearly Examination - Kullegg Maria Regina Boys' Secondary School - 2013-2014
Education
Physics Boys' Secondary Mosta Half-yearly Examinations Form 3 - Kullegg Maria Regina, 2015-2016
Education
Form 3 Physics - Boys'' Secondary Mosta Half-yearly Examinations - Kullegg Maria Regina, 2016
Education
Related Categories
Parent category: Education