Physics P2 2.6 Stretching and squashing.

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What will happen if we hang small weights from a spring?
It will stretch.
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What is the increase in length from the original spring to the spring once stretched called?
The extension.
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What happens when weights are removed from a spring?
It returns to its original length.
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What are objects and materials that stretch and then return to their original length called?
Elastic.
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What is an elastic object?
Something that regains its original shape when the forces deforming it are removed.
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What would we get if we plot a graph of extension against force applied for a spring?
A straight line that passes through the origin.
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What does the straight line that passes through the origin on a graph of extension against force applied for a spring tell us?
That the extension is directly proportional to the force applied.
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What would happen on the chart if we apply too big a force?
The line begins to curve because we have exceeded the limit of proportionality.
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What is the law that elastic objects and materials are said to obey?
Hooke's law.
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What does Hooke's law state?
That the extension is directly proportional to the force applied, provided the limit of proportionality is not exceeded.
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What is the equation we can write for Hooke's law?
F = k x e.
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In the equation for Hooke's law, what is F?
The force in newtons (N).
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In the equation for Hook's law, what is k?
The spring constant of the spring in newtons per metre (N/m).
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In the equation for Hooke's law, what is e?
The extension in metres (m).
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The stiffer a spring is....?
The greater its spring constant.
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When an elastic object is stretched, work is done, how is this energy stored?
As elastic potential energy in the object.
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What happens when the stretching force is removed?
The stored energy is released.
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What is the extension?
The difference between the length of the spring and its original length.
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What is the extension of a spring directly proportional to?
The force applied to it, provided the limit of proportionality is not exceeded.
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What is the spring constant of a spring?
The force per unit extension needed to stretch it.
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What is an inelastic object?
An inelastic object is one that does not regain its original shape when the forces deforming it are removed.
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A spring has a spring constant of 30 N/m. If the extension is 0.30m, what is the force applied?
9N.
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How can we tell when a spring has exceeded its limit of proportionality?
The graph of extension against force applied is no longer a straight line.
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**TWO QUANTITIES ARE DIRECTLY PROPORTIONAL TO EACH OTHER ONLY IF PLOTTING THEM ON A GRAPH GIVES A STRAIGHT LINE THROUGH THE ORIGIN**
**LOOK UP GRAPHS OF EXTENSION VERSUS FORCE APPLIED FOR DIFFERENT MATERIALS**
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