A-Level Physics OCR A H556

3.4.1: Springs

#3.4.1a

tensile and compressive deformation; extension and compression

#3.4.1b

Hooke’s law

#3.4.1c

force constant k of a spring or wire; F=kxF = kx

#3.4.1d

(i) force–extension (or compression) graphs for springs and wires

(ii) techniques and procedures used to investigate force–extension characteristics for arrangements which may include springs, rubber bands, polythene strips.

PAG2

3.3.3
Power
3.4.2
Mechanical properties of matter