4.5 - Modulus of Elasticity
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Define the modulus of elasticity.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between stress and strain.
What are stress and strain?
💡 Hint: Focus on definitions of load and deformation.
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What is the modulus of elasticity a measure of?
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of elasticity.
Young's modulus has units of which of the following?
💡 Hint: Consider international units for engineering metrics.
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A structural beam made from steel has a cross-sectional area of 10 cm² and is subjected to a tensile force that produces a stress of 400 MPa. If the steel's modulus of elasticity is 210 GPa, determine the resulting elongation of a 6m long beam.
💡 Hint: First convert units to ensure consistency.
Considering two materials, one with a high modulus of elasticity and the other with a low modulus, how would their response differ under a sudden dynamic load?
💡 Hint: Think about how elasticity impacts material responses to sudden forces.
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