Plastic Deformation: Calculating Total Work Done

In summary, the graph shows the behavior of a metal sample as it is stretched until it undergoes plastic deformation. The problem asks to find the total work done in stretching the sample from zero extension to 12.0mm, assuming the region x-y is a straight line. The correct answer is 3.55J, which is found by calculating the area under the graph using the formula for total work done and taking into account the area before deformation.
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Homework Statement


the graph below shows the behaviour of a sample of a metal when it is stretched until it starts to undergo plastic deformation.

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what is the total work done in stretching the sample from zero extension to 12.0mm?
simplify calculation by treating the region xy as a straight line

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The Attempt at a Solution


i have used the formula total work done = area under the graph f-e
550x12x10^-3x0.5=3.3
which I am wrong.
wouldnt figure out the problem
the ans is 3.55J
 
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The problem says to assume x-y is a straight line, not to assume O-y (where O is the origin) is a straight line. Know what I mean?
 
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so the area x-y is a trapezium?
using rule of trapezium
0.5x(500+550)x2.0x10^-3
=1.05
plus the area before deformation
500x10x10^-3x0.5=2.5
2.5+1.05=3.55
yeah i got the answer thx
 

Related to Plastic Deformation: Calculating Total Work Done

1. What is plastic deformation?

Plastic deformation is a permanent change in the shape or size of a material due to external forces, such as stress or pressure. This results in the material being able to retain its new shape even after the forces are removed.

2. How is plastic deformation different from elastic deformation?

Elastic deformation is a temporary change in the shape or size of a material, where the material returns to its original shape once the external forces are removed. Plastic deformation, on the other hand, results in a permanent change in the material's shape.

3. What is the total work done in plastic deformation?

The total work done in plastic deformation is the amount of energy required to permanently change the shape of a material. It is calculated by multiplying the force applied to the material by the distance it moves during the deformation.

4. How is the total work done related to the yield strength of a material?

The yield strength of a material is the maximum stress it can withstand before experiencing plastic deformation. The total work done in plastic deformation is directly proportional to the yield strength of the material, as a higher yield strength requires more energy to cause plastic deformation.

5. What factors can affect the total work done in plastic deformation?

The total work done in plastic deformation can be affected by various factors such as the type of material, the applied force, the temperature, and the speed of deformation. Different materials have different abilities to resist plastic deformation, and external factors can also influence the amount of energy required for plastic deformation to occur.

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