Combined Science GCSE
Inelastic deformation
What Inelastic deformation means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Inelastic deformation
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The object does not return to its original length and shape when the force is removed, so it remains permanently stretched.
Topics that use Inelastic deformation
- Forces and elasticity (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Balanced forces
- Bending
- Compression
- Deformation of stationary objects
- Directly proportional
- Elastic deformation
- Elastic potential energy
- Extension
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