A Level Physics Practice Exam

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What characterizes the elastic region of a stress-strain graph?

  1. A straight line beyond the elastic limit

  2. A curved section before the yield point

  3. A straight section up to the elastic limit

  4. A constant slope beyond the yield point

The correct answer is: A straight section up to the elastic limit

The elastic region of a stress-strain graph is characterized by a straight section up to the elastic limit, indicating a linear relationship between stress and strain. This means that, within this region, materials will return to their original shape when the applied stress is removed. The constant slope in this section represents the material's Young's modulus, which quantifies the stiffness of the material. In this elastic region, the deformation is reversible, allowing engineers to predict how much a material will stretch or compress under a given load, as long as that load does not exceed the material's elastic limit. Beyond this limit, the material may experience permanent deformation or yield, which is why the properties of the stress-strain graph change after the elastic region. Understanding this concept is crucial for various applications, such as determining safe load limits in structural engineering and material selection for specific purposes.

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