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What is the property of a body that allows it to regain its original size and shape when the applied force is removed known as?
What is the property of a body that allows it to regain its original size and shape when the applied force is removed known as?
elasticity
Define a rigid body in the context of physics.
Define a rigid body in the context of physics.
a hard solid object having a definite shape and size
What happens to the length of a helical spring when it is gently pulled at its ends?
What happens to the length of a helical spring when it is gently pulled at its ends?
the length of the spring increases slightly
What realization did Chapter 7 lead to regarding the motion of a body?
What realization did Chapter 7 lead to regarding the motion of a body?
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In which situation can even an appreciably rigid steel bar be deformed?
In which situation can even an appreciably rigid steel bar be deformed?
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