P2 - Forces and Elasticity (Hooke's Law) Flashcards

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What is Hooke’s Law?

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When a weight is applied to a spring it extends. The amount it extends is proportional to the force added.

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How can you obtain the spring constant?

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Calculate the gradient of a line.

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What is the limit of proportionality?

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The point where the graph starts to change shape. You know this as the extension is no longer directly proportional to the force applied.

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Where is the extension from a spring measured to and from?

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B to C.

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