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Bending — OCR GCSE Combined Science A Definition

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GCSE Combined Science · key term

Bending

Definition

A change in shape in which an object becomes curved because forces act at different points.

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OCR GCSE Combined Science A · J250

Specification P2.3a · Physics Paper 1

Stretching, bending and compression are three ways an object can deform.
Revise: Multiple Forces and Deformation

OCR Combined Science A past papers

Exam tips

1
For bending, explain where the forces act, not just their directions.

Related key terms

Compression
Deformation
Reaction force
Stretching

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