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A force of 100N stretches an elastic string to a total length of 20cm. If an additional ...

A force of 100N stretches an elastic string to a total length of 20cm. If an additional force of 100N stretches the string 5cm further, Find the natural length of the string
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  • A 15cm
  • B 12cm
  • C 10cm
  • D 8cm
  • E 5cm
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Using, f1 = f2
e1 = 20 - L ; e2 = 5cm
\(\frac{f_1}{e_1}\) = \(\frac{f_2}{e_2}\)
\(\frac{100}{20 - L}\) = \(\frac{100}{5}\)
hence, L = 15cm

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