Midterm - Elasticity Flashcards
1
Q
It is defined as the behavior that a material displays when it returns to its original form after being stretched.
A
Elastic Behavior
2
Q
This material stays deformed after being stretched.
A
Plastic / Inelastic Behavior
3
Q
True or False:
Force is directly proportional to the elongation of a stretched object.
A
True
4
Q
This is the limit of an object’s elasticity.
A
Elastic Limit
5
Q
This is the region in a graph where stress and strain are directly proportional.
A
Proportional Limit
6
Q
What is the formula for spring force?
A
Spring force is:
Fspring = -kx
7
Q
In the formula for spring force, what does k stand for?
A
Spring Constant
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