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MYP Physics · 06 · free response

Bungee cord stress and strain

Matter, density, and materials · Original GioPhysics question with a detailed, mark-by-mark answer guide.

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Question6 marks

A cord of original length 2.0 m and cross-sectional area 4.0 × 10-5 m² extends by 0.10 m under 120 N. Calculate stress and strain.

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Develop a connected physics argument and support each claim with a relationship, calculation, or observation.

Split the problem into linked stages and state why each relationship applies.

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