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For each of the materials whose stress-strain graphs are shown in Figure, deduce the values of the Young modulus.

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Stress-strain graphs for three materials.

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A force of 12 N extends a length of rubber band by 18 cm. Estimate the energy stored in this rubber band. Explain why your answer can only be an estimate.
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A spring has a force constant of 4800Nm-1. Calculate the elastic potential energy when it is compressed by 2.0 mm.
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Figure shows force-extension graphs for two materials. For each of the following questions, make the statement required. Also explain how you deduce your answer from the graphs.

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Force-extension graph for two polymers.

(a) State which polymer has the greater stiffness.

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Figure shows force-extension graphs for two materials. For each of the following questions, make the statement required. Also explain how you deduce your answer from the graphs.

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Force-extension graph for two polymers.

(b) State which polymer requires the greater force to break it.

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Figure shows force-extension graphs for two materials. For each of the following questions, make the statement required. Also explain how you deduce your answer from the graphs.

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Force-extension graph for two polymers.

(c) State which polymer requires the greater amount of work to be done in order to break it.

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What is the most important thing that you learned personally in this chapter?
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Which force is caused by a difference in pressure?

(A) Drag

(B) Friction

(C) Upthrust

(D) Weight

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Two wires P and Q both obey Hooke's law. They are both stretched and have the same strain. The Young modulus of P is four times larger than that of Q. The diameter of P is twice that of Q. What is the ratio of the tension in P to the tension in Q ?

(A) 12

(B) 10

(C) 2

(D) 16