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A-LevelPhysicsDeformation of solidsOct/Nov 2016Paper 1 Q211 Mark

Which force-extension graph shows plastic deformation of a sample of material?

A[Diagram option A: Force-extension graph showing linear elastic deformation and unloading]
B[Diagram option B: Force-extension graph showing elastic deformation beyond linear region, then unloading along the same path]
C[Diagram option C: Force-extension graph showing plastic deformation with a different unloading path]
D[Diagram option D: Force-extension graph showing plastic deformation with elastic unloading, resulting in permanent extension]

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About This A-Level Physics Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics (9702) Oct/Nov 2016 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Deformation of solids and is worth 1 mark.

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