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A spring is stretched as shown in the given figure. Which of the following force appears in its coil?

A

Force of friction

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Force of gravity

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C

Force of tension

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is C Force of tension
The spring is designed to operate with a tension load, so the spring stretches as the load is applied to it. An extension spring's measurement of tension is the measurement of its force. Thus, the force of tension is applied to its coil.

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