The Graphs Shown Show the Magnitude F of the Force

question 67

Multiple Choice

The graphs shown show the magnitude F of the force exerted by a spring as a function of the distance x the spring has been stretched. For which one of the graphs does the spring obey Hooke's Law?
a)

b)

c)

d)

e)

• A) Graph a
• B) Graph b
• C) Graph c
• D) Graph d
• E) Graph e

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