Elasticity

Question 1

What is elasticity

Answer 1

The tendency of material to return to original shape after external force is removed

Question 2

What is elastic limit

Answer 2

The maximum force an object can sustain to return to 0 extension

Question 3

What is elastic strain energy

Answer 3

Energy applied to a material to stretch it

Question 4

What is hook’s law

Answer 4

There is a proportional relationship between force applied and extension observed

Question 5

What is the hooks law equation

Answer 5

Force= stiffness x change in length

Question 6

when is Hooks law not applied

Answer 6

when a force extension graph is non linear