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Stretching and compressing — OCR GCSE Physics A J249

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Stretching and compressing

OCR GCSE Physics A · J249

Stretching and compressing

What you need to know

Explain that to stretch, bend, or compress an object, more than one force has to be applied.
Apply this concept to real-life situations.

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