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WJEC 1420QS

Specified practical work — Specified practical work – Determination of Young modulus of a metal in the form of a wire

The specification requires determination of Young modulus from stress and strain measurements on a metal wire.

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Interactive Practical · A-Level Physics

Determining the Young modulus of a wire

Measure a wire with a micrometer, load and unload it, then determine Young modulus from a stress–strain graph.

This simulation supports preparation and data-analysis practice. It does not replace carrying out real practical work.

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WJEC · 1420QS

Specified practical work · Specified practical work – Determination of Young modulus of a metal in the form of a wire

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