Physics A-Level
Force–extension graphs
What Force–extension graphs means in Physics A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Force–extension graphs
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Reference: OCR
A graph that plots applied force F on the y-axis against extension x on the x-axis for springs and wires.
Topics that use Force–extension graphs
- Springs (OCR A-Level)
Related terms
- Elastic and plastic behaviour
- Elastic limit
- Extension and compression
- Force constant
- Hooke's law
- Limit of proportionality
- Spring constant
- Compressive deformation
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