Energy Changes in a System (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What is elastic potential energy?
What is elastic potential energy?
Energy stored in stretched/compressed objects
What is the process called when applying a force to change the length of a spring?
What is the process called when applying a force to change the length of a spring?
Doing work
What is the formula for elastic potential energy?
What is the formula for elastic potential energy?
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 in the elastic potential energy formula?
What is the unit for extension in the elastic potential energy formula?
Metres (m)
What is shown on the Y-axis of a force-extension graph for a spring?
What is shown on the Y-axis of a force-extension graph for a spring?
Force applied (N)
What type of relationship does the force-extension graph show initially?
What type of relationship does the force-extension graph show initially?
Linear relationship
How is extension related to force applied to a spring?
How is extension related to force applied to a spring?
Extension Force
What happens when too great a force is applied beyond the limit of proportionality?
What happens when too great a force is applied beyond the limit of proportionality?
Spring won't return to original length
