Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2024 · Paper 13 · Question 20
9702Elastic and plastic behaviour
A sample of material is stretched by a tensile force to a point beyond its elastic limit. The tensile force is then reduced to zero. The force–extension graph is shown. Which area represents the net work done on the sample?
- AX
- BX + Y
- CY + Z
- DZ
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Correct answer: B. X + Y
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