Forces and Elasticity Flashcards

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When is work done and energy transferred

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When an object is deformed

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What does Hooke’s Law say about the extension of a spring

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Hooke’s law says:
the amount it stretches (extension, e) is directly proportional to the force applied

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Give the formula for Hooke’s law

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Hooke’s law
F = K x e
K = the Spring constant

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What is equilibrium

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Equilibrium means all the forces are balanced

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What does it mean when a stretched or compressed springs holds a weight still

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Force of the weight is the same as the force of the spring as it tries to return to its original shape.
So the forces are balanced and equilibrium

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