Forces & Elasticity (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of this spring investigation?
What is the main purpose of this spring investigation?
To find force-extension relationship
Which safety equipment must be worn during this experiment?
Which safety equipment must be worn during this experiment?
Eye protection
Why can springs be dangerous if they break?
Why can springs be dangerous if they break?
They store elastic energy
How do you calculate extension of the spring?
How do you calculate extension of the spring?
How should you read the ruler to avoid parallax errors?
How should you read the ruler to avoid parallax errors?
At eye level
What is weight measured in?
What is weight measured in?
Newtons (N)
A mass of 100g creates approximately what weight force?
A mass of 100g creates approximately what weight force?
1N
What goes on the x-axis of your results graph?
What goes on the x-axis of your results graph?
Force (N)
What should the graph of force vs extension show?
What should the graph of force vs extension show?
A straight line through the origin
What type of relationship exists between force and extension?
What type of relationship exists between force and extension?
Directly proportional
What is the limit of proportionality?
What is the limit of proportionality?
Point where pattern stops
What happens if you exceed the elastic limit?
What happens if you exceed the elastic limit?
Spring won't return to original length