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A-LevelPhysicsDeformation of solidsOct/Nov 2014Paper 1 Q201 Mark

The stress-strain graph for a glass rod, up to the point at which it breaks, is shown below. [Figure 20.1] Which statement about the glass rod is correct?

AHooke's law is obeyed for all values of stress up to the breaking point.
BThe glass is ductile.
CThe glass shows plastic deformation.
DWhen the cross-sectional area of the rod is doubled, the ultimate tensile stress of the rod is halved.

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The correct answer is A: Hooke's law is obeyed for all values of stress up to the breaking point.

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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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About This A-Level Physics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Deformation of solids in A-Level Physics (syllabus code 9702). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics Oct/Nov 2014 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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