Force–Extension Graphs (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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What does a force-extension graph show?
What does a force-extension graph show?
Relationship between force applied and resulting extension
Which axis is force plotted on?
Which axis is force plotted on?
Vertical (y) axis
Which axis is extension plotted on?
Which axis is extension plotted on?
Horizontal (x) axis
Graph shape when limit of proportionality not exceeded
Graph shape when limit of proportionality not exceeded
Straight line through origin
What can be calculated from a force-extension graph?
What can be calculated from a force-extension graph?
Work done in joules
Limit for straight line on force-extension graph
Limit for straight line on force-extension graph
Limit of proportionality
How to calculate work done from force-extension graph
How to calculate work done from force-extension graph
Area under the line
Formula for area of triangle
Formula for area of triangle
Unit of work done when stretching spring
Unit of work done when stretching spring
Joules (J)
What area under line represents on force-extension graph
What area under line represents on force-extension graph
Work done