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Cambridge International AS & A Level Physics (9702)

1. Physical quantities and units

4. Forces, density and pressure

5. Work, energy and power

6. Deformation of solids

6.1 Stress and strain

6.1.1—Deformation is caused by tensile or compressive forces (forces and

6.1.2—The terms load, extension, compression and limit of proportionality

6.1.3—Hooke’s law

6.1.4—The formula for the spring constant k = F / x

6.1.5—The terms stress, strain and the Young modulus

6.1.6—The Young modulus of a metal in the form of a wire

6.2 Elastic and plastic behaviour

8. Superposition

10. D.C. circuits

11. Particle physics

Practical assessment skills

Mathematical, data, formula and circuit-symbol skills

A-Level/CAIE/Physics//AS/Concept/6. Deformation of solids/6.1 Stress and strain/6.1.2—The terms load, extension, compression and limit of proportionality

6. Deformation of solids

Syllabus: 9702–2028–2029
Section: 6
Level: AS

Exam analysis

Most tested topics

Stress and strain
Elastic and plastic behaviour