Physics A-Level
Graphical interpretation of force–extension behaviour
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A hysteresis loop encloses an area representing energy dissipated per cycle, and beyond the elastic limit the material does not return all the stored energy.
Topics that use Graphical interpretation of force–extension behaviour
- Bulk properties of solids (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Breaking stress
- Brittle versus ductile force–extension graphs
- Conservation of energy
- Conservation of energy in mechanical systems
- Density
- Dissipation of energy during plastic deformation
- Elastic limit
- Elastic potential energy stored in deformed materials
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