Hooke's Law (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What does Hooke's Law state about extension and force?
What does Hooke's Law state about extension and force?
Extension is directly proportional to force
If the force on a spring doubles, what happens to its extension according to Hooke's Law?
If the force on a spring doubles, what happens to its extension according to Hooke's Law?
It doubles
What is the limit of proportionality?
What is the limit of proportionality?
Point where Hooke's Law no longer applies
What is the elastic limit?
What is the elastic limit?
Max stretch point before permanent change
What happens when the elastic limit is exceeded?
What happens when the elastic limit is exceeded?
Object becomes permanently deformed
In , what does represent?
In , what does represent?
Spring constant
What are the units of spring constant ?
What are the units of spring constant ?
Newtons per metre
On a force/extension graph, what does the gradient of the linear line represent?
On a force/extension graph, what does the gradient of the linear line represent?
Spring constant
What does the non-linear section of a force/extension graph show?
What does the non-linear section of a force/extension graph show?
Plastic behaviour
What does a force/extension graph with only a linear line indicate about the material?
What does a force/extension graph with only a linear line indicate about the material?
Material is brittle