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Hooke's law

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Hooke's Law describes the behaviour of which kind of material under tension?
a)
plastic
b)
metals only
c)
elastic
d)
non-metals only
2.
If F is force, k is spring constant and x is extension, Hooke's Law tells us that:
a)
F=k/x
b)
x=Fk
c)
k=Fx
d)
F=kx
3.
Hooke's Law fails when a material reaches its:
a)
breakdown
b)
elastic limit
c)
end of tether
d)
fracture stress
4.

What is the best description of the relationship shown in this graph?

a)

In this graph, the relationship between force and extension is linear.

b)

In this graph, the relationship between force and extension is non-linear.

c)

In this graph, the relationship between force and extension is directly proportional.

d)

In this graph, there is no relationship between force and extension.

5.

The graph shows the relationship between force and extension as a spring is extended. What is another name for point A?

a)

Point A is the elastic limit

b)

Point A is the elastic summet

c)

Point A is the plastic limit

d)

Point A is the extension limit

6.

In which side of the graph does the spring obey Hooke's law?

a)

To the left of point A

b)

To the right of point A

7.

Which statement most accurately represents Hooke's Law?

a)

a) The stretch of a spring is directly proportional to the force applied.

b)

b) The stretch of a spring is proportional to the number of coils.

c)

c) The stretch of a spring is inversely proportional to the force applied.

d)

d) Thickness of a spring wire is proportional to the force applied.

8.

compression

a)

the process by which the shape of a rock changes because of stress

b)

the amount of force per square unit area on a given material

c)

stress that occurs when an object is stretched

d)

stress that occurs when an object is sqeezed

9.

deformation

a)

the process by which the shape of a rock changes.

b)

the amount of force per square unit area on a given material

c)

when an object starts to move to a certain direction.

10.

tension

a)

the process by which the shape of a rock changes because of stress

b)

the amount of force per square unit area on a given material

c)

stress that occurs when an object is stretched

d)

stress that occurs when an object is squeezed

11.

An unstretched spring becomes longer when a force is applied to it. Which word describes the additional length of the spring gains?

a)

Expansion

b)

Extension

c)

Stretched

12.

Select a logical prediction for the investigation.

a)

As the force applied to the spring increases, the extension of the spring will decrease.

b)

As the force applied to the spring increases, the extension of the spring will stay the same

c)

As the force applied to the spring increases, the extension of the spring will also increase.

13.

An elastic material can change shape when ________ is exerted on it.

a)

a force

b)

a moment

c)

an acceleration

14.

When you apply a force to an object, the object can change shape. If tension is applied, the object may be stretched. We say the object has been __________.

a)

compressed

b)

extended

c)

twisted

15.

When you apply a force to an object, the object can change shape. If a compression force is applied, the object may be squashed. We say the object has been __________.

a)

compressed

b)

extended

c)

twisted

16.

A deformation is a change in _________.

a)

Speed

b)

shape

c)

direction

17.

In the diagram, a force is used to stretch a spring. The spring is temporarily deformed when the force is applied. When the force is removed, the spring . . .

a)

returns to its original length.

b)

stays the same length.

18.

The _________ of an object is the increase in its length when it is stretched.

a)

compression

b)

extension

19.

The __________ of an object is the decrease in its length when it is squashed.

a)

compression

b)

extension

20.

For this spring, as the force increases, the extension increases proportionally. What would you expect to happen to the extension if the force was doubled?

a)

The extension would stay the same.

b)

The extension would double

c)

The extension would halve