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Mechanical Properties of Solids

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Card 1Introduction to Elasticity

What is elasticity? Give an example.

Answer

Elasticity is the property of a body by virtue of which it tends to regain its original size and shape when the applied force is removed. Example: A helical spring that returns to its original length

Card 2Introduction to Elasticity

What is the difference between elasticity and plasticity?

Answer

Elasticity: Body regains original shape when force is removed (like spring). Plasticity: Body gets permanently deformed and doesn't return to original shape (like putty or mud).

Card 3Stress and Strain

Define stress and write its formula.

Answer

Stress is the restoring force per unit area developed in a body when it is deformed. Formula: Stress = F/A, where F is the applied force and A is the cross-sectional area. SI unit: N/m² or Pascal (Pa)

Card 4Stress and Strain

What are the three types of stress? Define each briefly.

Answer

1. Tensile/Compressive stress (Longitudinal): Force applied normal to cross-section causing change in length. 2. Shearing stress: Force applied parallel to surface causing angular deformation. 3. Hydr

Card 5Stress and Strain

Define longitudinal strain and write its formula.

Answer

Longitudinal strain is the change in length to the original length of the body. Formula: Longitudinal strain = ΔL/L, where ΔL is change in length and L is original length. It has no units (dimensionle

Card 6Stress and Strain

What is shearing strain? Write its formula.

Answer

Shearing strain is the relative displacement between opposite faces to the length of the body. Formula: Shearing strain = Δx/L = tan θ ≈ θ (for small angles), where θ is angular displacement from vert

Card 7Stress and Strain

Define volume strain and give its formula.

Answer

Volume strain is the ratio of change in volume to the original volume when a body is under hydraulic compression. Formula: Volume strain = ΔV/V, where ΔV is change in volume and V is original volume.

Card 8Hooke's Law

State Hooke's Law and write its mathematical form.

Answer

Hooke's Law states that within elastic limit, stress is directly proportional to strain. Mathematical form: Stress ∝ Strain or Stress = k × Strain, where k is the modulus of elasticity (proportionalit

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