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

Elastic and plastic behaviour — practice question

Give one example of plastic deformation.

  • AA rubber ball is momentarily compressed every time it hits the ground.
  • BA spoon stirring some coffee in a ceramic mug hits its surface and makes a clinking sound.
  • CA toolbox is left on a horizontal plank. When the toolbox is removed, the plank is no longer straight.
  • DThe spring in some bathroom weighing scales is compressed by a person standing on the scales.

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