Forces and Matter Flashcards
1
Q
What is elastic distortion?
A
Where a material will return back to its original shape after the deforming force is removed
2
Q
What is inelastic distortion?
A
Where a material will not return back to its original shape when the deforming force is removed
3
Q
What is compression?
A
When two equal forces are acting towards one another
4
Q
What is stretching?
A
Where two forces of tension are acting away from each other
5
Q
What is bending?
A
Where there are two forces, one acting clockwise and one acting anticlockwise
6
Q
What does the force under the force-extension graph tell you?
A
The energy stored in the spring
7
Q
How do you calculate the extension of a spring?
A
Total stretched length - original length
8
Q
What is atmospheric pressure = to in pascals?
A
100000Pa
