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

Elastic and plastic behaviour — practice question

A rod is stretched by forces acting at its two ends, causing it to lengthen. The graph shows how the rod’s extension $e$ varies with force $F$. Point P marks the elastic limit. Which shaded region shows the work done during the plastic deformation of the rod?

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