Advanced Science Primary 6 Interactions

A spring was compressed by a force of 10 N. Which of the following is correct about the elastic spring force?

A It increases as the spring is compressed further.
B It is a pulling force only.
C It disappears once the force is removed.
D It acts in the same direction as the 10 N force.
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Step 1: Distorting a spring (stretching or compressing) creates elastic spring force. Step [2-9]: The force always opposes the distortion. Step [2-9]: The greater the distortion, the greater the force.

Correct answer: It increases as the spring is compressed further.

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