IDEERS Inelastic Deformation Experiments - 3

Make Repeated Inelastic Deformations

Hold the hook side of the hanger firmly again. Now push the originally straight section backwards and forwards very quickly and so hard that it bends out of shape in both directions.

As you do this, you should feel the wire getting hotter (Why?).

 


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