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Distinguish elastic deformation from plastic deformation.
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Materials
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Bulk properties of solids
Aqa A Level PhysicsMechanics and materials
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Distinguish elastic deformation from plastic deformation
- This point belongs to Materials, especially Bulk properties of solids.
- You need to be able to distinguish elastic deformation from plastic deformation.
- The key ideas to know are elastic deformation and plastic deformation.
- Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.
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elastic deformationplastic deformation
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