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Deforming Forces Summary Notes

The document outlines the principles of deforming forces in physics, focusing on springs and their behavior under applied forces. It explains concepts such as elastic and plastic deformation, Hooke's Law, and the relationship between force and extension. Additionally, it discusses the work done on springs and the concept of elastic potential energy.

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Deforming Forces Summary Notes

The document outlines the principles of deforming forces in physics, focusing on springs and their behavior under applied forces. It explains concepts such as elastic and plastic deformation, Hooke's Law, and the relationship between force and extension. Additionally, it discusses the work done on springs and the concept of elastic potential energy.

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Combined Science Physics – Deforming Forces Summary Notes

Springs
- More than one force has to be acting to deform (change shape) an object
- Only one force would just move the object

Elastic
o object returns to its original shape when the force removed
o Elastic band
Elastic Limit (plastic deformation)
o object does not return to its original shape when force removed
o A spring when pulled too far

Hooke’s Law
Extension is directly proportional to the force applied, as long as elastic limit isn't exceeded.

Force = spring constant x extension F = ke


(N) (N/m) (m)

Force/Extension Graph
 Linear line = elastic region
- Gradient = k and area = Work done = elastic energy stored
- Steep gradient – high spring constant so material is stiff

 The point it stops being linear = elastic limit


- if not reached material but material breaks = brittle

 Curved line = plastic (no longer returns to original shape)


- If shallow curve – lots of extension for not a lot of force so easy to stretch

Work Done
- When a force stretches/compresses a spring, the spring does work
If graph linear, the work done on the spring = the elastic potential energy
stored in spring
Elastic Potential Energy (EPE)

Equation on Equation Sheet!

(J) (N/m) (m)


Combined Science Physics – Deforming Forces Summary Notes
RQP – Force and extension (Hooke's Law)

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