6.1.1 - Elasticity
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What is elasticity?
💡 Hint: Think about how rubber bands work.
Name one factor that contributes to the increased elasticity of nanomaterials.
💡 Hint: Consider how defects might affect material behavior.
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What does elasticity refer to?
💡 Hint: Think of a rubber band.
True or False: Nanomaterials generally have more defects than bulk materials.
💡 Hint: Consider the benefits of smaller sizes in materials.
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Calculate the increase in elasticity for a carbon nanotube subjected to a tensile force, given that its Young's modulus is significantly higher than that of steel.
💡 Hint: Research on Young's modulus values for specific materials.
Discuss the impact of introducing defects into a nanomaterial's structure and how this would alter its elastic properties, supporting your discussion with theoretical principles.
💡 Hint: Consider how imperfections in structures affect the overall strength and resilience.
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