2.6 Streching And Squashing Flashcards
Regarding springs what is an extension
The difference between the length of the spring and its original length
What is in inelastic object
And inelastic object is one that does not regain its original shape when the force deforming it are removed
What is Hooke’s Law?
The extension of the spring is directly proportional to the force applied provided its limit of proportionality is not exceeded
How can we tell when a spring has exceeded its limit of proportionality
The graph of extension against the force applied is no longer a straight line
What does directly proportional mean
A graph will show that if the line of best fit is a straight line through the origin
Does the limit of proportionality mean
The limit of Hooke’s Law applied to the extension of a stretching spring
The stiff in the spring is…
… The greater its spring constant
