Squashing And Stretching Flashcards
1
Q
Meaning of deformation?
A
Forces change an objects shape
2
Q
Meaning of compression?
A
Force squashes an object
3
Q
Meaning of tension?
A
When a force stretches an object
4
Q
Meaning of reaction force?
A
When you stand on the floor your weight pushes the particles together. They push back and support you this is called reaction force.
5
Q
Meaning of extension?
A
Amount that the object is stretched
6
Q
Meaning of elastic limit?
A
The point that the object will start to deform.
7
Q
Meaning of hooke’s law?
A
If you apply a force to a spring, then the force stretches the spring. If you apply twice the force you get twice the stretch
