Difference between revisions of "Elastic Limit"
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| − | : When | + | : When an [[object]] reaches its '''elastic limit''' it will break. |
| + | : When an [[object]] experiences a [[force]] smaller than the '''elastic limit''' then its [[extension]] is proportional to the [[Equilibrium Force|equilibrium force]] applied. | ||
| + | : When an [[object]] experiences a [[force]] greater than the '''elastic limit''' then its [[extension]] is not proportional to the [[Equilibrium Force|equilibrium force]] applied. It will continue to [[extension|extend]] with a constant [[force]]. | ||
Revision as of 20:29, 21 August 2019
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Meaning
The elastic limit is the maximum force which can be applied before an object stops behaving elastically and starts to behave plastically (inelastically).
About the Elastic Limit
- When an object reaches its elastic limit it will break.
- When an object experiences a force smaller than the elastic limit then its extension is proportional to the equilibrium force applied.
- When an object experiences a force greater than the elastic limit then its extension is not proportional to the equilibrium force applied. It will continue to extend with a constant force.