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A-LevelPhysicsDeformation of solids9702/12 · May/June 2020 · Q201 Mark

Which statement describes what is meant by the plastic deformation of a material?

AIt always obeys Hooke's law.
BIt does not return to its original length when the extending force is removed.
CIt never obeys Hooke's law.
DIt returns to its original length when the extending force is removed.

✓ Correct answer

B: It does not return to its original length when the extending force is removed.

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Deformation of solids, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, May/June 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 20.

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