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21Elastic modulus — An elastic modulus, or modulus of elasticity, is the mathematical description of an object or substance s tendency to be deformed elastically (i.e., non permanently) when a force is applied to it. The elastic modulus of an object is defined as… …
22Elastic energy — The elastic energy is the energy which causes or is released by the elastic distortion of a solid or a fluid.ThermodynamicsElastic energy is internal energy (U) that can be converted into mechanical energy (work) under adiabatic conditions. The… …
23elastic — 1. Having the property of returning to the original shape after being stretched, compressed, bent, or otherwise distorted. 2. A rubber or plastic band used in orthodontics as either a primary or adjunctive source of force to move teeth. The term… …
24Elastic potential energy — The elastic potential energy is defined as a work (force x distance) needed to compress or expand an elastic body. The potential energy of a string or spring of length l that has modulus of elasticity λ under an extension of x is then:E =… …
25elastic limit — Physics. the greatest stress that can be applied to an elastic body without causing permanent deformation. Also called limit of proportionality, proportional limit. [1860 65] * * * ▪ mechanics maximum stress or force per unit area within a… …
26elastic — I. adjective Etymology: New Latin elasticus, from Late Greek elastos ductile, beaten, from Greek elaunein to drive, beat out; probably akin to Greek ēlythe he went, Old Irish luid Date: 1674 1. a. of a solid capable of recovering size and shape… …
27Elastic-rebound theory — The elastic rebound theory is an explanation for how energy is spread during earthquakes. As plates shift on opposite sides of a fault are subjected to force, they accumulate energy and slowly deform until their internal strength is exceeded. At… …
28elastic — 1. adjective /iˈlæs.tɪk,əˈlæstɪk/ a) Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released. The rope is somewhat elastic, so expect it to give when you pull on it. b) Made… …
29elastic wave — Physics. a wave propagated by the elastic deformation of a medium. [1930 35] * * * ▪ physics motion in a medium in which, when particles are displaced, a force proportional to the displacement acts on the particles to restore them to their… …
30force — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Vulgar Latin *fortia, from Latin fortis strong Date: 14th century 1. a. (1) strength or energy exerted or brought to bear ; cause of motion or change ; active power < the forces of nature …
