If a load of mass 10N stretched a cord by 1.2cm, what is the total work done?
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6.0 x 10-2J
- 7.6 x 10-2J
- 1.8 x 10-2J
- 6.6 x 10-2J
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
Work done on a stretched cord
= Average force x extension
= \(\frac{1 \times 10 \times 0.012}{2}\)
= 6.0 x 10\(^{-2}\)J
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