Elasticity Flashcards
1
Q
Elastic behaviour =
A
When a material returns to its original shape on removal of the distorting force
2
Q
Elastic limit =
A
The point at which a material ceases to behave elastically and starts to behave plastically
3
Q
Plastic behaviour =
A
The material will not return to its original shape on removal of the distorting force
4
Q
What does the elastic limit look like on a graph?
A
A single point (usually the end of a straight line)
