Investigating elasticity (Edexcel GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What formula is used to calculate the weight (force) applied to the spring?
What formula is used to calculate the weight (force) applied to the spring?
What is the value of gravitational field strength on Earth?
What is the value of gravitational field strength on Earth?
9.8 N/kg
What is the main purpose of conducting a pilot experiment before the full investigation?
What is the main purpose of conducting a pilot experiment before the full investigation?
To determine best size of masses to use
What does a straight line on the force-extension graph indicate?
What does a straight line on the force-extension graph indicate?
The relationship is proportional
Which formula represents Hooke's Law?
Which formula represents Hooke's Law?
What are the units of the spring constant ?
What are the units of the spring constant ?
N/m
Why should measurements be taken at eye level when measuring the spring's length?
Why should measurements be taken at eye level when measuring the spring's length?
To avoid parallax error
What is the minimum number of data points needed for reliable results?
What is the minimum number of data points needed for reliable results?
6 or more
On the force-extension graph, which variable should be plotted on the y-axis?
On the force-extension graph, which variable should be plotted on the y-axis?
Force
What does the area under the linear portion of the force-extension graph represent?
What does the area under the linear portion of the force-extension graph represent?
Work done in stretching the spring
What happens to a spring beyond its elastic limit?
What happens to a spring beyond its elastic limit?
It undergoes plastic deformation
How is the extension of the spring calculated?
How is the extension of the spring calculated?
New length - natural length