Elasticity (physics)

Elasticity is a branch of physics which studies the properties of elastic materials. A material is said to be elastic if it deforms

Deformation

In engineering mechanics [i], deformation is a change in shape due to an applied force [i]. ...

under stress, but then returns to its original shape when the stress is removed. The amount of deformation is called the strain.

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Elasticity is a branch of physics which studies the properties of elastic materials. A material is said to be elastic if it deforms

Deformation