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

Elastic and plastic behaviour — practice question

Which of the following statements about elastic and plastic deformation has to be correct?

  • AElastic deformation and plastic deformation are proportional to the applied force.
  • BElastic deformation and plastic deformation cause no change in volume.
  • CElastic deformation causes heating of the material but plastic deformation does not.
  • DElastic deformation is reversible but plastic deformation is not.

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