elastic deformation
What elastic deformation means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA, OCR.
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Reference: OCR
Occurs when the object returns to its original length and shape once the stretching force is removed, so the change is reversible.
The spring deforms elastically so that it returns to its original length once the object is removed.
The object returns to its original length and shape the moment the forces are removed.
Topics that use elastic deformation
- Forces and elasticity (AQA GCSE)
- Gravity (AQA GCSE)
- Forces in action (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- Elastic limit
- Elastic potential energy
- extension
- gravitational field
- Gravitational field strength
- newtonmeter
- spring constant
- W = m × g
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