Tag: Hooke's Law
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Hooke’s Law
Introduction Hooke’s Law describes the behavior of springs and other elastic materials. Named after the British physicist Robert Hooke, this law is a fundamental principle in the fields of mechanics and materials science. Basic Principle Hooke’s Law states that the force required to extend or compress a spring by some distance is proportional to that…
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Elasticity
Introduction Elasticity is a fundamental concept in physics that describes how a material returns to its original form after being deformed by an external force. This property is crucial in a wide range of fields, including engineering, materials science, and earth science. Hooke’s Law Hooke’s Law is the basic principle behind elasticity, and it states…
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Young’s Modulus
Introduction Young’s modulus, also known as the modulus of elasticity, is a measure of the stiffness of a solid material. Named after the British scientist Thomas Young, it quantifies the relationship between stress (force per unit area) and strain (proportional deformation) in a material. Defining Young’s Modulus Young’s modulus is defined as the ratio of…