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Work done by Diff type of forces
Question

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

The spring constant is

Easy
Solution

F = kx or k = slope of F-x graph [when F (load) is along
Y-axis and extension (x) is along X-axis.)
Here, F is along X-axis.

So,  k=1010=1kgf/cm

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