Standard Science Primary 6 Interactions

Two identical springs, X and Y, are compressed. Spring X is compressed by 2 cm and Spring Y is compressed by 5 cm. Which spring exerts a greater elastic spring force?

A Both exert the same force.
B Spring Y
C Spring X
D Cannot be determined without the mass of the springs.
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Step 1: Elastic spring force is the force exerted by a stretched or compressed spring to return to its original length. Step 2: The greater the compression or extension, the greater the force exerted by the spring. Step 3: Since Spring Y is compressed more (5 cm vs 2 cm), it exerts a greater force.

Correct answer: Spring Y

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