OCR A Level Physics A
OCR A Level Physics A Materials Exam Questions
Free OCR A Level Physics A exam questions on Materials, with mark schemes. Covers springs, Hooke's law, stress, strain, Young modulus and material types.
Materials exam questions
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OCR A Level Physics A H556 Flashcards (Anki & Quizlet)
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About OCR A Level Physics A Materials
This topic covers material properties.
What you need to know
- Hooke's law F = kx and spring combinations.
- Elastic energy Area under the force-extension graph.
- Stress and strain Young modulus.
- Materials Brittle, ductile and polymeric behaviour.
Common mistakes in Materials
- Using diameter not area.
- Confusing elastic limit and limit of proportionality.
- Wrong spring combination rules.
Try three Materials exam-style questions
1. Two identical springs of k = 20 N m⁻¹ in series. Find k total. (1 mark)
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10 N m⁻¹.
2. Define the Young modulus. (1 mark)
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Stress divided by strain.
3. State what the area under a force-extension graph represents. (1 mark)
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Work done or elastic potential energy.
Materials FAQs
What does Materials cover?
Hooke's law, stress, strain and the Young modulus.
Which practical links here?
Determining the Young modulus.
What is a ductile material?
One that can be drawn into wires.
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