Forces and Elasticity Flashcards
1
Q
What does stretching, compressing or bending all do?
A
Transfers energy
2
Q
What is extension directly proportional to?
A
Force
3
Q
What happens when a force stretches or compresses an object and causes energy to be transferred to the elastic potential energy store of the object?
A
Work is Done
4
Q
What is the equation for force in terms of elastic potential energy?
A
Force = Spring constant x extension F = ke
5
Q
What is the spring constant measured in?
A
N/m
newtons per M
