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Distortion requires opposing forces

Distortion requires opposing forces

A single force accelerates an unsupported object, but distortion results when forces act on different parts of the object, typically in opposing directions. Pulling both ends of a spring stretches it, pushing both ends compresses it, and separated forces can bend an object.

15.1 Forces and springs Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /15.1 Forces and springs

Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Physics 15.1 Forces and springs, covering 15.1.1 Elastic and inelastic distortion, 15.1.2 The spring constant, 15.1.3 Work done in stretching a spring, and 15.1.4 Linear and non-linear force–extension. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Master the required practical work and core equations early, since both papers can draw on content and maths skills from across the whole specification.

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