Spring Constant Problems In Physics -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Question 1: A spring is stretched by a force of 50 N, and it extends 0.2 meters. What is the spring constant of the spring?

(a) 20 N/m
(b) 100 N/m
(c) 250 N/m
(d) 500 N/m

Question 2: A spring has a stiffness of 800 N/m. If it is compressed by 0.25 meters, what force is required to compress it?

(a) 25 N
(b) 50 N
(c) 200 N
(d) 400 N

Question 3: A mass of 2 kg is attached to a spring, causing it to extend by 0.5 meters. What is the spring constant of the spring?

(a) 1 N/m
(b) 2 N/m
(c) 4 N/m
(d) 8 N/m

Question 4: A spring has a spring constant of 500 N/m. What is the potential energy stored in the spring when it is compressed by 0.1 meters?

(a) 5 J
(b) 10 J
(c) 25 J
(d) 50 J

Question 5: A spring has a spring constant of 1000 N/m. If it is stretched by 0.3 meters, what is the elastic potential energy stored in the spring?

(a) 9 J
(b) 18 J
(c) 27 J
(d) 36 J

Question 6: A spring with a spring constant of 300 N/m is compressed by 0.15 meters. What is the force exerted by the spring?

(a) 30 N
(b) 45 N
(c) 60 N
(d) 90 N

Question 7: A spring has a spring constant of 400 N/m. If a force of 120 N is applied to it, what is the compression or extension of the spring?

(a) 0.2 m
(b) 0.3 m
(c) 0.4 m
(d) 0.5 m

Question 8: A spring has a stiffness of 600 N/m. If it is stretched by 0.2 meters, what is the force constant of the spring?

(a) 300 N
(b) 400 N
(c) 500 N
(d) 600 N

Question 9: A spring has a spring constant of 100 N/m. If it is stretched by 0.5 meters, what is the force required to stretch it?

(a) 50 N
(b) 75 N
(c) 100 N
(d) 125 N

Question 10: A spring has a force constant of 800 N/m. If a force of 400 N is applied to it, what is the compression or extension of the spring?

(a) 0.2 m
(b) 0.3 m
(c) 0.4 m
(d) 0.5 m

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Answer key:

Question 1: c

Question 2: c

Question 3: d

Question 4: a

Question 5: c

Question 6: b

Question 7: c

Question 8: d

Question 9: c

Question 10: c