Difference between revisions of "Elastic Limit"
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: When an [[object]] experiences a [[force]] smaller than the '''elastic limit''' then its [[extension]] is proportional to the [[Equilibrium Force|equilibrium force]] applied. | : When an [[object]] experiences a [[force]] smaller than the '''elastic limit''' then its [[extension]] is proportional to the [[Equilibrium Force|equilibrium force]] applied. | ||
: When an [[object]] experiences a [[force]] greater than the '''elastic limit''' then its [[extension]] is not proportional to the [[Equilibrium Force|equilibrium force]] applied. It will continue to [[extension|extend]] with a constant [[force]]. | : When an [[object]] experiences a [[force]] greater than the '''elastic limit''' then its [[extension]] is not proportional to the [[Equilibrium Force|equilibrium force]] applied. It will continue to [[extension|extend]] with a constant [[force]]. | ||
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| + | :[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1782948163/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=1782948163&linkCode=as2&tag=nrjc-21&linkId=0fdbfd5dd397d6e24a9dfb250f08587f ''Elastic limit, page 324, GCSE Physics, CGP, Edexcel ''] | ||
Revision as of 09:09, 19 November 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The elastic limit is the maximum force which can be applied before an object stops behaving elastically and starts to behave plastically (inelastically).
About the Elastic Limit
- When an object reaches its elastic limit it will break.
- When an object experiences a force smaller than the elastic limit then its extension is proportional to the equilibrium force applied.
- When an object experiences a force greater than the elastic limit then its extension is not proportional to the equilibrium force applied. It will continue to extend with a constant force.