NEET 2015 Physics question

PhysicsWork, Energy and PowerNEET 2015

Two similar springs P and Q have spring constants and , such that . They are stretched, first by the same amount (case a,) then by the same force (case b). The work done by the springs and are related as, in case (a) and case (b), respectively :

Answer: (2)

Solution

The work done in stretching a spring of constant by is , and by a force (so ) is . Case (a), same extension : , so

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