Elastic Potential Energy (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is elastic potential energy?
What is elastic potential energy?
Energy stored in stretched/compressed object
When does a spring store elastic potential energy?
When does a spring store elastic potential energy?
When it is stretched
What is it called when we apply a force to change the length of a spring?
What is it called when we apply a force to change the length of a spring?
Doing work
What is the formula for elastic potential energy?
What is the formula for elastic potential energy?
What is the unit of elastic potential energy ()?
What is the unit of elastic potential energy ()?
Joules (J)
What is the unit of the spring constant ()?
What is the unit of the spring constant ()?
Newtons per metre (N/m)
What is the unit of extension ()?
What is the unit of extension ()?
Metres (m)
What relationship does the force-extension graph show until the limit of proportionality?
What relationship does the force-extension graph show until the limit of proportionality?
Linear relationship
What happens if too great a force is applied to a spring?
What happens if too great a force is applied to a spring?
It won't return to original length
What is the relationship between extension and force?
What is the relationship between extension and force?
Extension ∝ Force