The deformation of an elastic body is described by strain instead of stress. Why?

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The deformation of an elastic body is described by strain instead of stress. Why?

2007-03-01 13:07:22 · 2 answers · asked by clara y 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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OK,
Am going to take a shot at this:

strain describes a deformation that returns to its original position.

Stress describes a deformation that does not return to its original position

2007-03-01 15:07:24 · answer #1 · answered by auhunter04 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Sorry Clara... but I reported you for repeated postings!! Have a nice life!!!!

2007-03-01 21:17:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋