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One end of a spring is kept fixed while the other end is stretched by a force as shown in the diagram.

Name one instrument which works on the above principle.

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Beam balance

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Spring balance

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Cantilever

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Oscilloscope

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Solution

The correct option is B
Spring balance

The restoring force is directly proportional to the force applied on the spring. Hence it is used for making a spring balance.

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