A-Level Physics Specification

OCR A H556

Section 3.4.1: Springs

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#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;
\(F = kx \)

#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