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2 marksMechanical Properties of Materials

CAPE Physics Unit 1 · 2016 · Paper 2 · Question 3(b)(ii)

A spring manufacturer tests the properties of a spring by measuring the load applied each time the extension is increased. The graph of load versus extension is shown in Figure 6.

Beyond Point A, the spring undergoes inelastic deformation. Explain the term 'inelastic deformation'.

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  1. 3(a)(i)State Hooke's law.[2 marks]
  2. 3(a)(ii)Describe how this arrangement could be used to determine the spring constant and hence, the mass of the rock sample.[6 marks]
  3. 3(b)(i)Use the graph to find the work done in extending the spring up to Point B.[5 marks]

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