Forces & Elasticity (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is deformation?
What is deformation?
When a force changes an object's shape
What happens to an object when it is stretched?
What happens to an object when it is stretched?
It increases in length
What happens to an object when it is compressed?
What happens to an object when it is compressed?
It decreases in length
How does the size of the applied force affect deformation?
How does the size of the applied force affect deformation?
Greater force causes more deformation
What happens to elastic materials when the deforming force is removed?
What happens to elastic materials when the deforming force is removed?
They return to their original shape
How do inelastic materials behave when a force is applied and then removed?
How do inelastic materials behave when a force is applied and then removed?
They change shape permanently
What is extension?
What is extension?
The amount the length has increased by
Which statement correctly compares elastic and inelastic materials?
Which statement correctly compares elastic and inelastic materials?
Elastic materials return to shape; inelastic don't