Combined Science GCSE
Deformation of stationary objects
What Deformation of stationary objects means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Deformation of stationary objects
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Stretching, bending or compressing needs more than one force so that the resultant force is zero and the object stays stationary while deforming.
Topics that use Deformation of stationary objects
- Forces and elasticity (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Balanced forces
- Bending
- Compression
- Directly proportional
- Elastic deformation
- Elastic potential energy
- Extension
- Force
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