forces and elasticity Flashcards
what type of materials will always return to original length or shape when we remove forces acting on them?
elastic materials
in order to stretch, bend or compress and object, what must be applied?
more than one force
what happens to an object when only one force is applied onto an object?
it just moves in that direction
what is deformation?
changing shape
what is elastic deformation?
when an object returns to original shape when force has been removed
what is an example of an elastic material?
elastic band
what is inelastic deformation?
when an object does not return to original shape when force has been removed
what is an example of an inelastic material?
spring when pulled too far
what is force directly proportional to?
force is directly proportional to extension