Free worksheet and solutions · OCR A AS · H156
Hooke’s Law and Elastic Energy Worksheet
AQA and OCR A springs worksheet with answers. Apply force–extension graphs, series and parallel springs, and elastic-energy transfers to observatory hardware.
What is covered
Questions and skills covered
The worksheet contains 5 pages of printable questions. A separate 5-page solutions PDF makes it easy to mark, review or share answers after the activity.
- Hooke’s law, force–extension graphs and proportional limits
- Series and parallel springs in supported models
- Elastic transfers to speed and height, with losses
About this activity
Hooke’s law, force–extension graphs and proportional limits. Series and parallel springs in supported models. Elastic transfers to speed and height, with losses.
Before you start
Previously taught topic content, graph reading and consistent SI units.
Specification fit
This shared PDF includes the applicable boards’ references and a board-neutral footer. Choose an eligible course below and check the scope before assigning it.
- OCR A AS H156 · Forces and motion · 3.4.1(a), 3.4.1(b), 3.4.1(c), 3.4.1(d)(i), 3.4.1(d)(ii), 3.4.2(a), 3.4.2(b), 3.3.2(a), 3.3.2(b)
- OCR A A Level H556 · Forces and motion · 3.4.1(a), 3.4.1(b), 3.4.1(c), 3.4.1(d)(i), 3.4.1(d)(ii), 3.4.2(a), 3.4.2(b), 3.3.2(a), 3.3.2(b)
- AQA AS 7407 · Mechanics and materials · 3.4.2.1, 3.4.1.8
- AQA A Level 7408 · Mechanics and materials · 3.4.2.1, 3.4.1.8
OCR A AS Physics Worksheets
H156 · 3.4.1(a), 3.4.1(b), 3.4.1(c), 3.4.1(d)(i), 3.4.1(d)(ii), 3.4.2(a), 3.4.2(b), 3.3.2(a), 3.3.2(b)
Choose the correct pathway: Selected springs, force-deformation, practical and elastic-energy transfers. No SHM, specialist unscaffolded equivalent-stiffness recall, stress/strain or Young-modulus coverage. Not a complete AQA RP4 method.
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