A technician tests a spring in a mechanical buffer by applying compressive forces and measuring how much the spring shortens.
| Compressive force (N) | Compression (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.000 |
| 2.0 | 0.012 |
| 4.0 | 0.024 |
| 6.0 | 0.036 |
| 8.0 | 0.050 |
At which measured force do the results first show that compression is no longer directly proportional to force? Explain your answer using the data.
106 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 5.3 Forces and elasticity, covering 5.3 Forces and elasticity. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.