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WAEC Physics 2025 Theory — Question 12

Question 12 of 34 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2025 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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9(a) State one difference between deformation and elasticity.

Model answer

Deformation is the change in the dimensional shape and size of an object due to an applied external force. Elasticity is the property/ability of a material under an applied force to regain its original shape or size once the force is removed.

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