Springs (VCE SSCE Physics): Quizzes
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What percentage of mechanical energy do human tendons typically return during movement?
What percentage of mechanical energy do human tendons typically return during movement?
5-13%
Which material is classified as plastic rather than elastic?
Which material is classified as plastic rather than elastic?
Clay
What happens when an elastic material is stressed beyond its elastic limit?
What happens when an elastic material is stressed beyond its elastic limit?
It will not return to its original shape
According to Hooke's law, what happens to extension when applied force is doubled?
According to Hooke's law, what happens to extension when applied force is doubled?
Extension doubles
A spring with N m compared to N m is:
A spring with N m compared to N m is:
Twice as stiff
A spring with N m is extended by 0.15 m. What force is applied?
A spring with N m is extended by 0.15 m. What force is applied?
300 N
Which formula correctly gives elastic potential energy stored in a spring?
Which formula correctly gives elastic potential energy stored in a spring?
In a horizontal spring system, when is kinetic energy at maximum?
In a horizontal spring system, when is kinetic energy at maximum?
At equilibrium position
For a vertical spring at equilibrium, which condition is true?
For a vertical spring at equilibrium, which condition is true?
In a vertical spring system, how many energy forms transform during oscillation?
In a vertical spring system, how many energy forms transform during oscillation?
Three