Physics GCSE
Elastic limit
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Reference: AQA
The point beyond which a spring no longer returns to its original length when unloaded, meaning inelastic deformation has occurred.
The linear region holds below this point; beyond it the graph curves and the spring deforms permanently.
Range within which the formula applies and the spring returns to its original shape.
Topics that use Elastic limit
- Forces and elasticity (AQA GCSE)
- Forces in action (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- elastic deformation
- Elastic potential energy
- extension
- spring constant
- Area under a force–extension graph
- Clockwise and anticlockwise rotation
- Constant versus changing ratio
- direct proportionality
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