On the Earth

PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Mechanical Properties of Solids · Mechanical Properties of Solids

Problem

On the Earth, a spring balance extends by

4.0\,\text{cm}

when a standard mass of

2.0\,\text{kg}

is suspended from it. In another trial at the same place, the extension produced is

7.5\,\text{cm}

. Calculate the mass of the unknown load.