Forces & Elasticity (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Deformation
Deformation
When a force applied to an object changes its shape
Stretching effect
Stretching effect
Object increases in length
Compressing effect
Compressing effect
Object decreases in length
Force size and deformation
Force size and deformation
Greater force applied = more deformation
Elastic materials
Elastic materials
Return to original shape when force removed
Inelastic materials
Inelastic materials
Change shape permanently and may break
Extension
Extension
Amount the length has increased by
Two types of deformation
Two types of deformation
Stretch and compress