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Physics module 08 · Put your knowledge to work

Solid Deformation Applications

Solve spring, elastic-energy, stress–strain, and material-response problems.

7 problem sets · Learn at your pace · Some resources require membership

From understanding to problem solving.

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Choose a problem set

Start with a familiar topic, then work towards more demanding problems.

7 of 7 sets

  1. 01Problem studio

    Hooke's Law and Extension Problems

    Spring constants, proportional response, series and parallel systems, and non-linear springs.

    Open practice
  2. 02Problem studio

    Elastic Energy and Force-Extension Graph Problems

    Graph area, stored energy, launch speed, hysteresis, and non-linear work.

    Open practice
  3. 03Problem studio

    Stress, Strain and Young Modulus Problems

    Geometry-normalised response, wire extension, composite bars, and tapered members.

    Open practice
  4. 04Problem studio

    Stress-Strain Curve Problems

    Proportional limit, yield, UTS, toughness, resilience, and true stress.

    Open practice
  5. 05Problem studio

    Elastic, Plastic, Brittle and Ductile Behaviour Problems

    Recovery, stiffness, strength, ductility, safety, creep, and fatigue.

    Open practice
  6. 06Problem studio

    Material Selection and Deformation Modelling Problems

    Material indices, stiffness, beam scaling, thermal stress, and constrained design.

    Open practice
  7. 07Problem studio

    Deformation Calculus Problems

    Tangent stiffness, energy integrals, strain-energy density, and self-weight extension.

    Open practice
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Extra challenging questions

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