The modulus of elasticity for an object exposed to shearing stress. It is expressed as the ratio between F/A and φ, where φ (the Greek letter phi) stands for the angle of shear.
Shear Modulus
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 | modulus of elasticity (mechanics) |
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| Bismuth (inorganic chemistry) |
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- Bismuth (inorganic chemistry)
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