Investigating elasticity (Edexcel GCSE Physics Combined Science): Flashcards
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Formula for weight
Formula for weight
Gravitational field strength on Earth
Gravitational field strength on Earth
N/kg
Purpose of pilot experiment
Purpose of pilot experiment
Determine best size of masses to use
Straight line on force-extension graph means
Straight line on force-extension graph means
Proportional relationship
Hooke's Law formula
Hooke's Law formula
Spring constant units
Spring constant units
N/m
Natural length of spring
Natural length of spring
Length with no load
Formula for extension
Formula for extension
New length - natural length
Min. data points for reliable results
Min. data points for reliable results
6 or more
Force-extension graph axes
Force-extension graph axes
Force on y-axis, extension on x-axis
Area under force-extension graph
Area under force-extension graph
Work done in stretching spring
Energy stored in stretched spring
Energy stored in stretched spring
Elastic potential energy
Beyond elastic limit
Beyond elastic limit
Plastic deformation occurs
Effect of plastic deformation
Effect of plastic deformation
Spring won't return to original shape