Force–Extension Graphs (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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What a force-extension graph shows
What a force-extension graph shows
Relationship between applied force and resulting extension
Axis for force on force-extension graph
Axis for force on force-extension graph
Vertical (y) axis
Axis for extension on force-extension graph
Axis for extension on force-extension graph
Horizontal (x) axis
Shape of graph within limit of proportionality
Shape of graph within limit of proportionality
Straight line
Point force-extension graph passes through
Point force-extension graph passes through
The origin
What can be calculated using force-extension graph
What can be calculated using force-extension graph
Work done (in joules)
What area under force-extension graph represents
What area under force-extension graph represents
Work done
Formula for triangular area under graph
Formula for triangular area under graph
Limit for straight line on force-extension graph
Limit for straight line on force-extension graph
Limit of proportionality
Unit of work done when stretching a spring
Unit of work done when stretching a spring
Joules (J)