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प्रश्न
One end of a spring is kept fixed while the other end is stretched by a force as shown in the diagram.
(i) Copy the diagram and mark on it the direction of the restoring force.
(ii) Name one instrument which works on the above principle.
उत्तर
(i) F’ in the fig. shows the direction of restoring force.
(ii) Spring balance.
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