23.3.3 - Elastic Energy Storage
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Practice Questions
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What does σ represent in the elastic energy storage formula?
💡 Hint: Think about what force is being exerted.
What is the relationship between stress and strain?
💡 Hint: Consider how many times you can stretch an elastic band.
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What is the formula for elastic energy storage?
💡 Hint: Think about how energy relates to force and stretch.
True or False: Stress and strain are unrelated.
💡 Hint: Consider how materials respond under force.
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Challenge Problems
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If a rock experiences a stress of 100 MPa and a strain of 0.01, what is the elastic potential energy stored per cubic meter? Use E = 1/2 σϵ.
💡 Hint: Always remember the 1/2 factor in the formula.
Discuss how understanding elastic energy storage can improve seismic hazard assessments in urban areas.
💡 Hint: Think about the advantages of knowing which faults are likely to release energy.
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