ZIMSEC O-Level Physics
5.1Beams
Beams in ZIMSEC O-Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 5.1.1Define a beam and describe beams by their cross-sectional shape.
- 5.1.2Compare the strength of beams of different cross-sections and depths.
- 5.1.3Explain the effects of push and pull forces on beams: compression, tension, shear and buckling.
- 5.1.4Explain how stress is distributed in a loaded beam, including the neutral zone.
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