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elasticity

Physical property when materials or objects return to original shape after deformation

Entitymechanical properties of fiberQ62932

Instance of: mechanical properties of fiber
Subclass of: thermodynamic material property
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In continuum mechanics and materials science, elasticity is the ability of a body to resist a distorting influence and to return to its original size and shape when that influence or force is removed. Solid objects will deform when adequate loads are applied to them; if the material is elastic, the object will return to its initial shape and size after removal. This is in contrast to plasticity, in which the object fails to do so and instead remains in its deformed state.

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Has use: mechanical function
Studied by: elasticity theory
Opposite of: anelasticity
softness

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