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The maximum stress upto which a body is able to regain its original dimensions when the stress is finaly withdrawn.

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What is the elastic limits of gold?

Gold has a high elastic limit, meaning it can be deformed significantly before permanent deformation occurs. Under normal conditions, gold can be stretched to about 20-30% of its original length before it reaches its elastic limit and starts to deform permanently.


Does an object remain in elastic beyound elastic limit?

No..!


What is plasticity in chemistry?

Plasticity is the characteristic of a metal where it undergoes inelastic strains beyond the elastic limit.Until the elastic limit point, the strain that a metal undergoes is elastic, meaning the metal will regain its original dimensions upon unloading. For example, during a tensile test, a metal pulled in tension to a strain below its elastic limit will return to its original dimensions upon release.However, if a metal is strained beyond the elastic limit into the plastic region, the strain will be inelastic, meaning the metal will be unable to return to its original dimensions upon unloading. Large deformations in ductile materials result in plastic flow.Metals experience periods of both elastic and plastic deformation. On a stress-strain curve, the elastic region is followed by the plastic region. Oftentimes, the elastic limit is approximated as equal to the proportional limit and (for mild steel) the yield stress.


What is Difference between elastic limit and proportional limit?

Proportionality limit is the point upto which the stress remains directly proportional to strain whereas elastic limit is the point upto which the material remains elastic ie. if the stress is removed within elastic limit, then the material will regain its original shape and size.


Is a solid object not elastic below the elastic limit?

yes


What is the difference between proportional limit and elastic limit?

Proportionality limit is the point upto which the stress remains directly proportional to strain whereas elastic limit is the point upto which the material remains elastic ie. if the stress is removed within elastic limit, then the material will regain its original shape and size.


How do you increase elastic limit?

To increase the elastic limit of a material, you can improve its structural properties by alloying or heat treatment. Additionally, reducing defects and impurities in the material can help enhance its elasticity. Strengthening mechanisms like solid solution strengthening or grain refinement can also boost the elastic limit.


What can happen when rocks pass their elastic limit break and snap in elastic rebound?

Earthquakes will happen.


What happens when the elastic limit of bungee cable is exceeded?

If a force is too great, the elastic limit will be exceeded. After the elastic limit is an area called the plastic region. The object may be stretched further in this area, however it will not returned to its original shape and will be permanently distorted. Eventually, the object will reach its breaking point. If the force applied is within the elastic limit, the object will return to its original shape.


What is an elastic defomation?

Elastic deformation is a reversible change in shape or size of a material under stress, where the material returns to its original shape once the stress is removed. This type of deformation occurs within the elastic limit of the material, meaning it can withstand stress without undergoing permanent changes.


What can happen when rocks pass their elastic limit breaks and snap back in elastic rebound?

Earthquakes will happen.


How do you calculate the elastic limit?

By using stress-strain curve.