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Elasticity and materials
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Force-extension behaviour, Hooke's law, elastic energy and material response.
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Elasticity and materials
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- Interpret force-extension data and apply F = kx in the proportional region.
- Distinguish elastic and plastic deformation and identify the limit of proportionality.
- Calculate elastic energy for an ideal spring and evaluate experimental force-extension data.
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Force and extension of a spring
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Subtopics and study areas
- Measure extension for a range of forces, determine the spring constant and relate the force–extension graph to work done.
