Elastic Potential Energy (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is elastic potential energy?
What is elastic potential energy?
Energy in stretched or compressed objects
What are we doing when we apply a force to change the length of a spring?
What are we doing when we apply a force to change the length of a spring?
Doing work
What is the unit for elastic potential energy ()?
What is the unit for elastic potential energy ()?
Joules (J)
What is the unit for spring constant ()?
What is the unit for spring constant ()?
Newtons per metre (N/m)
What is the unit for extension ()?
What is the unit for extension ()?
Metres (m)
What is the formula for elastic potential energy?
What is the formula for elastic potential energy?
What is on the x-axis of a force-extension graph for a spring?
What is on the x-axis of a force-extension graph for a spring?
Extension (m)
What is on the y-axis of a force-extension graph for a spring?
What is on the y-axis of a force-extension graph for a spring?
Force applied (N)
What type of relationship does the graph show until the limit of proportionality?
What type of relationship does the graph show until the limit of proportionality?
Linear relationship
How is extension related to force for a spring?
How is extension related to force for a spring?
Extension Force
What happens if too great a force is applied to a spring?
What happens if too great a force is applied to a spring?
It won't return to its original length
When we stretch a spring, where does the energy we put in go?
When we stretch a spring, where does the energy we put in go?
Stored as elastic potential energy