F5C1: Force & Motion II Flashcards
1
Q
elastic limit
A
a point which maximum stretching force can be applied to an elastic material before it ceases to be elastic
2
Q
elasticity
A
property of material that enables an object to return to its original shape and size after the force applied in it is removed
3
Q
energy
A
ability to do work
4
Q
resultant force
A
vector sum of 2 or more forces to form a single force
5
Q
spring constant
A
force required extending a spring per unit length
6
Q
Hooke’s Law
A
the extension of a spring is directly proportional to the applied force, provided the elastic limit is not exceeded
