Force applied by the spring on the block is directly proportional to
A
only stretched length
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
only compressed length
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
both stretched and compressed length
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
none of the above
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is C both stretched and compressed length Force for spring is:
F = -kx
k = spring constant
x = compressed or stretched length
So we can see that force here depends upon both stretched and compressed length.