Question detail
Forces and elasticity scenario: air resistance changes until terminal velocity is reached. Which answer best addresses Hooke's law and spring constant and the objective to convert extension between centimetres and metres where required?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Forces and elasticity
Question
- A. In the parachutist scenario, apply extension to convert extension between centimetres and metres where required while keeping elastic versus plastic deformation separate.
- B. In the parachutist scenario, mix up elastic versus plastic deformation and ignore extension.
- C. Use a general revision statement without applying Hooke's law and spring constant to the situation.
- D. Choose a different forces topic instead of explaining convert extension between centimetres and metres where required.
Answer
The correct answer is: In the parachutist scenario, apply extension to convert extension between centimetres and metres where required while keeping elastic versus plastic deformation separate.
Explanation
The correct option is In the parachutist scenario, apply extension to convert extension between centimetres and metres where required while keeping elastic versus plastic deformation separate.. It is correct because the scenario says air resistance changes until terminal velocity is reached, which must be interpreted through Hooke's law and spring constant. This directly supports the learning objective to convert extension between centimetres and metres where required. Use values 6, 12, and 13 only if the question asks for a calculation. The answer earns credit by naming the relevant force or motion quantity, using units when needed, and avoiding the boundary error elastic versus plastic deformation.
Common mistake
Common Mistake in Unit Conversion
Students often forget to convert extension from centimetres to metres when using the elastic potential energy equation.
Always convert extension to metres by dividing the length in centimetres by 100 before substituting into the equation.
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