Steel is more elastic than rubber.Explain?
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In physics the elasticity of a material is measured in terms of modulus of elasticity or Young’s modulus.
Y = stress/strain = (F/A)/(∆l/l)
In case of a steel wire a large force F will produce a small extension. Where as in a rubber band a small force will produce a large extension. So, steel has a higher value of Young’s modulus than rubber. Thus, steel is more elastic then rubber.
Y = stress/strain = (F/A)/(∆l/l)
In case of a steel wire a large force F will produce a small extension. Where as in a rubber band a small force will produce a large extension. So, steel has a higher value of Young’s modulus than rubber. Thus, steel is more elastic then rubber.
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