JEE Main Physics question

PhysicsMechanical Properties of SolidsJEE Main

The force constant of a wire is k and that of another wire is 2k. When both the wires are stretched through the same distance, then the work done is [MH-CET 2000, Similar Kerala PMT 2008]

Answer: (B)

Solution

W = ½kx²; for the same extension x, W ∝ k. Since k₂ = 2k₁, W₂ = 2W₁.

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