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Describe elastic potential energy as energy stored in a stretched or compressed elastic object.
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Forces and elasticity
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Elastic potential energy
Aqa Gcse PhysicsForces
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Describe elastic potential energy as energy stored in a stretched or compressed elastic object
- This point belongs to Forces and elasticity, especially Elastic potential energy.
- You need to be able to describe elastic potential energy as energy stored in a stretched or compressed elastic object.
- The key ideas to know are energy store and elastic potential energy.
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energy storeelastic potential energy
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This objective helps connect Elastic potential energy to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Forces and elasticity.
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How does elastic potential energy work?
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In Physics, this page helps you answer questions about elastic potential energy within Forces and elasticity. Focus on the key process, correct scientific terms, and how the idea links to exam-style questions. Key terms to check are elastic potential energy and extension.
Key terms
- elastic potential energy: Energy stored in a stretched or compressed elastic object.
- extension: The increase in length of an object when it is stretched.
Common trap
Misunderstanding Elastic Potential Energy: Emphasize that elastic potential energy is only the energy stored due to deformation and is distinct from other forms of energy the object may possess.
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Open revision notesRelated learning objectives
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- Describe compression as deformation caused by squeezing forces.
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- Explain that a force can stretch, compress or bend an object.
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