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- Meaning of Elasticity
- Meaning of Elastic Constant
When a force, F, is applied to a string of wire, an extension, e, is produced and the more force applied, the more extension is produced in the wire, which shows that the extension produced in the wire is directly proportional to the force applied.
If the force is removed, the wire or string returns to its original size or shape.
The ability of a wire/spring to return to its original size, length or shape after an applied force is removed is called elasticity.
An elastic material regains its original size after the distorting force has been removed.
The law governing elasticity was investigated by Robert Hooke and this is known as Hooke’s law which states that:
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