NEET Physics · Hard

Work, Energy & Power: Spring PE MCQ

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Spring PEHardQuestion 6034

Question

Two springs (k₁=200, k₂=300 N/m) in series, total stretch 0.3 m. PE stored:
  1. A
    5.4 J
    Correct
  2. B
    10.8 J
  3. C
    2.7 J
  4. D
    7.2 J

Correct answer

5.4 J

Explanation

k_eq = k₁k₂/(k₁+k₂) = 120 N/m. PE = ½×120×0.09 = 5.4 J.