Physics GCSE
work done on a spring
What work done on a spring means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The result of a force moving the end of a spring through a distance against the spring's force.
Topics that use work done on a spring
- Forces and elasticity (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- direct proportionality
- elastic deformation
- Elastic limit
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- inelastic deformation
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