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Link work done in stretching a spring to elastic potential energy stored.
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Forces and elasticity
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Elastic potential energy
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Link work done in stretching a spring to elastic potential energy stored
- This point belongs to Forces and elasticity, especially Elastic potential energy.
- You need to be able to link work done in stretching a spring to elastic potential energy stored.
- The key ideas to know are energy store and elastic potential energy.
- Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.
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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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What should you know about work done in stretching a spring to elastic potential energy stored?
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In Physics, this page helps you answer questions about work done in stretching a spring to elastic potential energy stored 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 work done.
Key terms
- elastic potential energy: Energy stored in a stretched or compressed elastic object.
- work done: Energy transferred when a force is applied to move an object over a distance.
Common trap
Linking Work Done and Elastic Potential Energy: Remember that work done is the energy transferred to the spring, while elastic potential energy is the energy stored in the spring after it has been stretched.
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