Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Stress and strain

Stress and strain — practice question

Fig. 4.1 presents the results from an experiment carried out to determine the Young modulus $E$ of a metal wire.
(a(i))[3]

Complete Fig. 4.1 by giving the name of an instrument that could be used to measure each of the quantities.

(a(ii))[1]

Explain why a set of values of $F$, each paired with a corresponding extension $e$, are measured.

(b)[2]

Explain how a set of readings for the quantities in Fig. 4.1 is used to determine the Young modulus of the metal. You do not need to give a numerical value for $E$.

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