STATEMENT-1: An elastic spring of force constant k is stretched by a small length x. The work done in extending the spring by a further length x is `2kx^(2)`. because STATEMENT-2: The work done in extending an elastic spring by a length x is proportional to `x^(2)`.
A
Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is True, Statement -2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.
B
Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True, Statement -2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.
C
Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False.
D
Statement - 1 is False, Statement -2 is True.
Text Solution
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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the two statements regarding the work done on an elastic spring and determine their validity.
### Step 1: Understanding the Work Done on a Spring
The work done \( W \) in stretching a spring can be calculated using the formula:
\[
W = \int F \, dx
\]
where \( F \) is the force exerted by the spring, which follows Hooke's Law:
\[
F = kx
\]
where \( k \) is the spring constant and \( x \) is the displacement from the natural length.
### Step 2: Calculate Work Done in Stretching the Spring
1. **Initial Stretch**: When the spring is stretched from its natural length to a length \( x \):
\[
W_1 = \int_0^x kx \, dx = \left[ \frac{1}{2} kx^2 \right]_0^x = \frac{1}{2} kx^2
\]
2. **Further Stretching**: Now, if we stretch the spring further by an additional length \( x \) (total length becomes \( 2x \)):
\[
W_2 = \int_x^{2x} kx \, dx
\]
To evaluate this integral, we need to express the force in terms of the new limits:
\[
W_2 = \int_x^{2x} kx \, dx = \left[ \frac{1}{2} kx^2 \right]_x^{2x} = \frac{1}{2} k(2x)^2 - \frac{1}{2} kx^2 = \frac{1}{2} k(4x^2) - \frac{1}{2} kx^2 = \frac{4kx^2}{2} - \frac{kx^2}{2} = \frac{3kx^2}{2}
\]
### Step 3: Total Work Done
The total work done in stretching the spring from its natural length to \( 2x \) is:
\[
W_{\text{total}} = W_1 + W_2 = \frac{1}{2} kx^2 + \frac{3}{2} kx^2 = 2kx^2
\]
### Step 4: Evaluating the Statements
- **Statement 1**: "The work done in extending the spring by a further length \( x \) is \( 2kx^2 \)."
- This statement is **True** based on our calculation.
- **Statement 2**: "The work done in extending an elastic spring by a length \( x \) is proportional to \( x^2 \)."
- This statement is also **True** since the work done is given by \( W = \frac{1}{2} kx^2 \), which is proportional to \( x^2 \).
### Conclusion
Both statements are actually true, which contradicts the initial assessment in the video transcript. Therefore, the correct conclusion is that both statements are true.
To solve the problem, we need to analyze the two statements regarding the work done on an elastic spring and determine their validity.
### Step 1: Understanding the Work Done on a Spring
The work done \( W \) in stretching a spring can be calculated using the formula:
\[
W = \int F \, dx
\]
where \( F \) is the force exerted by the spring, which follows Hooke's Law:
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