Forces and elasticity (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What is deformation?
What is deformation?
A change in shape when force is applied
How many forces are needed for deformation to occur?
How many forces are needed for deformation to occur?
More than one force
What happens to a material after elastic deformation?
What happens to a material after elastic deformation?
It returns to its original shape
What happens to a material after inelastic deformation?
What happens to a material after inelastic deformation?
It stays changed permanently
What type of forces cause bending?
What type of forces cause bending?
Two forces in opposite directions
What type of forces cause stretching?
What type of forces cause stretching?
Two forces of tension pulling away
What type of forces cause compression?
What type of forces cause compression?
Two equal forces pushing towards each other
Which material shows elastic deformation?
Which material shows elastic deformation?
A rubber band within limits
Which material shows inelastic deformation?
Which material shows inelastic deformation?
Plasticine
On a force-extension graph, what does the straight line show?
On a force-extension graph, what does the straight line show?
Force and extension are directly proportional
What is the limit of proportionality?
What is the limit of proportionality?
Point where the line stops being straight
What can happen to elastic materials if too much force is applied?
What can happen to elastic materials if too much force is applied?
They can deform inelastically