6. Deformation of solids

Question 1

Define tensile and compressive forces-

Answer 1

– When two forces stretch a body, they are described as tensile
–When two forces compress a body, they are known as compressive

Question 2

Define Hooke’s law-

Answer 2

provided elastic limit is not exceeded, the extension of an object is proportional to the applied force (load).

Question 3

Write linear relationship is represented by the Hooke’s law equation:

Answer 3

F = kx
force= spring constant x extension
N = Nm-1 x m

The constant of proportionality is spring constant k. also can be calculated by finding the gradient of the linear part of Force and extension graph