8 Questions
What is the term for the deformation caused when a body regains its original size and shape after the applied force is removed?
Elastic deformation
What is the property of a body that causes it to regain its original size and shape when the applied force is removed?
Elasticity
What type of body generally means a hard solid object having a definite shape and size?
Rigid body
Which law describes the relationship between stress and strain for an elastic material?
Hooke's law
What property is exhibited by putty and mud when a force is applied to them?
Plasticity
What is the term for the process where solid bodies are stretched, compressed, or bent?
Deformation
What is the restoring force per unit area called when a cylinder is subjected to equal and opposite deforming forces?
Shear stress
What is the SI unit of stress?
Pascal
Test your knowledge of mechanical properties with this quiz covering topics such as stress, strain, Hooke's law, stress-strain curve, elastic moduli, and applications of elastic behavior of materials. This quiz also includes summary, points to ponder, and exercises for practice.
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