Cambridge AS & A Level Physics
6.1Stress and strain
Stress and strain in Cambridge AS & A Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 6.1.1Recognise that tensile or compressive forces cause deformation (one dimension).
- 6.1.2Use the terms load, extension, compression and limit of proportionality.
- 6.1.3Recall and use Hooke's law.
- 6.1.4Recall and use the spring constant k = F/x.
- 6.1.5Define and use stress, strain and the Young modulus.
- 6.1.6Describe an experiment to find the Young modulus of a metal wire.
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Load, extension and Hooke's law
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Stress, strain and the Young modulus
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Turn Stress and strain into a strength.
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