Force–Extension Graphs (OCR GCSE Physics A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What relationship does a force-extension graph show?
What relationship does a force-extension graph show?
Force applied vs resulting extension
What can be calculated from a force-extension graph when stretching a spring?
What can be calculated from a force-extension graph when stretching a spring?
Work done in joules
On which axis should force be plotted on a force-extension graph?
On which axis should force be plotted on a force-extension graph?
Vertical (y) axis
On which axis should extension be plotted on a force-extension graph?
On which axis should extension be plotted on a force-extension graph?
Horizontal (x) axis
What type of graph is produced if the limit of proportionality is not exceeded?
What type of graph is produced if the limit of proportionality is not exceeded?
A straight line graph
Where does the straight line pass through on a force-extension graph?
Where does the straight line pass through on a force-extension graph?
Through the origin
What does the area under the line on a force-extension graph represent?
What does the area under the line on a force-extension graph represent?
Work done
What shape is the area under a straight line from the origin?
What shape is the area under a straight line from the origin?
A triangle
Which formula calculates the area of a triangle on a force-extension graph?
Which formula calculates the area of a triangle on a force-extension graph?
A spring extends m with N force. What is the work done?
A spring extends m with N force. What is the work done?
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