College Physics (10th Edition)
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Author: Hugh D. Young, Philip W. Adams, Raymond Joseph Chastain
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Chapter 7, Problem 92PP
A segment of DNA is put in place and stretched. Figure 7.52 shows a graph of the force exerted on the DNA as a function of the displacement of the stage. Based on this graph, which statement is the best interpretation of the DNA’s behavior over this range of displacements? The DNA
- A. does not follow Hooke’s law because its force constant increases as the force on it increases.
- B. follows Hooke’s law and has a force constant of about 0.1 pN/nm.
- C. follows Hooke’s law and has a force constant of about 10 pN/nm.
- D. does not follow Hooke’s law because its force constant decreases as the force on it increases.
Figure 7.52 Problem 92.
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