Chapter 2: Forces and Shape

1 a State the three different ways the effect of a force can be seen on an object.

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b State the unit of measurement of force.

c List four types of force.

d Calculate the resultant forces on the objects in the diagram.

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2 a A student has been asked to investigate the relationship between load and extension on a
spring. Describe a practical investigation the student could conduct to find the relationship
between load and the extension of the spring. In your answer, include a method, safety
precautions and any readings they may need to take to find a conclusion.

b The student conducts the investigation and sketches a graph of the results.

Describe the relationship between load and extension based on the student’s graph.

c Explain the term elastic limit.

d Label this point on the student’s sketch.

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e Sketch on the axes below what the graph might look like had the student tested rubber
rather than a spring.

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