P2: Force and Elasticity

Question 1

What can a force acting on an object cause?

Answer 1

A change in shape

Question 2

What happens when a force is applied to an elastic object?

Answer 2

The object will stretch and store elastic potential energy

Question 3

What is the correlation between extension and force applied?

Answer 3

Directly proportional, provided that the limit of proportionality is not exceeded.

Question 4

What is the equation for force by using spring constant and extension

Answer 4

Force (N) = spring constant (N/m) x extension (m)