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Elastic deformation — OCR Physics A Definition | GradeGen.AI

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Physics A
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Elastic deformation

GCSEOCRJ249

Elastic deformation

Key term for OCR GCSE Physics A, used in Practical Activity Groups.

Definition

When an object returns to its original shape and size after the deforming force is removed.

Exam Context

Elastic deformation appears in OCR GCSE Physics A revision content for Practical skills, especially Practical Activity Groups and Forces.

Practical skills Practical Activity Groups Forces

Study Pathways

Practical skills

Practical Activity Groups

Forces

Energy

Work done

Calculations for moving and stretched objects

Forces

Forces in action

Linear and non-linear relationships

Forces

Forces in action

Force and extension relationship

Found in Revision Notes

Practical skills

Forces

Practical Activity Groups • Forces

Energy

Calculations for moving and stretched objects

Work done • Calculations for moving and stretched objects

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Forces

Linear and non-linear relationships

Forces in action • Linear and non-linear relationships

Revise note

Forces

Force and extension relationship

Forces in action • Force and extension relationship

Forces

Elastic and plastic deformation

Forces in action • Elastic and plastic deformation

Forces

Stretching and compressing

Forces in action • Stretching and compressing

Conservation of energy

Directly proportional