P10 Flashcards

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Define elastic object

A

Its a shape that regains it shape when the force deforming it is removed. When it is deformed the energy stored is called elastic energy.

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2
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Define compression

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When a force is exerted on an object it will compress.

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3
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Define tension

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This is when a force pulls on an object.

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4
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Explain what happens to the particles in compression and tension

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In compression the particles are pushed closer but in tension it is pushed away.

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5
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What is hooke’s law

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The extension of a spring is the directly proportional to the force applied.

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6
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Whats the equation for hooke’s law

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Force applied = spring constant x extension

F(N) = K(N/m) x X(m)

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7
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What does spring constant measure

A

How stiff the spring is. The larger the spring constant the stiffer the spring

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8
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What is spring constant measured in

A

-1

Nm

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