CK-12 Physical Science Concepts - For Middle School

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4.20. Elastic Force http://www.ck12.org


a. elastic force.
b. rigid structure.
c. elastic limit.
d. breaking point.


  1. Elastic rebound occurs when materials
    a. return to their original shape.
    b. stretch beyond their normal limit.
    c. permanently change their shape.
    d. become brittle and break.

  2. Which type of material is most likely to withstand an earthquake without breaking?
    a. rigid material
    b. compressed material.
    c. elastic material.
    d. deformed material.

  3. In an earthquake, seismic waves are generated by
    a. rock displacement.
    b. elastic rebound.
    c. elastic breakage.
    d. plastic deformation.


Review



  1. What is elasticity?

  2. How does an elastic material exert elastic force?

  3. Explain how elastic force is used to shoot an arrow from a bow.

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