5.2.12

Stretching a Spring

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Stretching, Bending and Compressing Springs

We can stretch, bend or compress objects by applying forces to them. For this to happen, there must be 2 or more forces acting on an object.

Elastic Deformation vs Inelastic Deformation

Objects can be deformed in 2 ways - elastically and inelastically.

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Elastic deformation

  • An elastically deformed object will return to its original shape when the force stops.
  • A spring is an elastic object.
    • Springs return to their original shape when forces stop acting on them.
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Inelastic deformation

  • An inelastically deformed object will not return to its original shape when the force stops.
  • A car is an inelastic object.
    • After a car has crashed into a tree, it will not return to its original shape.

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