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Units and Measurements — Physics STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 SciencePhysicsUnits and Measurements1 Mark
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Why do spring balances show incorrect reading after long use?
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Answer

A spring balance shows incorrect reading after long use due to repeated stress and strain as the spring loses its elastic behaviour.

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