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The pointer reading versus load graph for a spring balance is as shown in the figure.

The spring constant is

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15 kgf/cm
b
5 kgf/cm
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1 kgf/cm
d
10 kgf/cm

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Correct option is C

F = kx or k = slope of F-x graph [when F (load) is alongY-axis and extension (x) is along X-axis.)Here, F is along X-axis.So,  k=1010=1kgf/cm


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