Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Elastic and plastic behaviour

Elastic and plastic behaviour — practice question

Which statement explains the meaning of plastic deformation of a material?

  • AIt always obeys Hooke’s law.
  • BIt does not return to its original length when the extending force is removed.
  • CIt never obeys Hooke’s law.
  • DIt returns to its original length when the extending force is removed.

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