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No, the term for something that can bend is "flexible."

Elastic more often associates itself with being able to stretch, like a rubber band.

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What are examples of elastic materials?

All materials are elastic to a point. An elastic material is one that returns to its original size and shape when the load that is causing it to bend or stretch, is removed. At some point all materials will exceed their "elastic limit". Mild steel used for building structures is quite elastic if not over loaded. Rubber such as a rubber band is extremely elastic but it also has an elastic limit, and an ultimate strength. Glass is not very elastic and is considered brittle.


What is Elastic demand?

Elastic demand means something increases or decreases as the price of an item goes down or up.


What will be the total higher quantity do in the elastic inelastic and unit-elastic?

The midpoint between elastic and inelastic is unit elastic


How does the word curve differs from bend?

"Curve" and "bend" are sometimes used to mean similar things, yet both words have slightly different applications. "Curve" usually describes a smooth, even arching of a line. It often refers to something intentional (usually "bend" is used to describe something which was done accidentally such as in "I bent the hood of my car"). "Curve" is usually not used as a verb, whereas "bend" usually is. Example: "He bent the iron bar". Curve is used more often as a noun. Curve and bend can be used to describe similar things under limited contexts such as "There was a bend (or curve) in the road".


What are the types of supply elasticity?

Types of elasticity of supply1) Perfectly elastic supply2) Relative elastic supply3) Unitary elastic supply4) Relatively in elastic supply5) Perfectly in elastic supply

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Write something that is elastic and something that is rigid how are they alike an different?

Gum is elastic. Wood is rigid. You can cut wood, but you can't bend it. You can do anything to gum.


What can you bend?

Elastic bands


What is elastic limit in relation to earthquakes?

How far you can bend (or stretch) something before it fails to return to its original shape when released.


What cartilage type gives flexibility and capability to bend?

Elastic cartilage provides flexibility and the capability to bend due to the high proportion of elastic fibers in its matrix. It is found in structures like the external ear and epiglottis, where flexibility is essential.


What e is something that can be streched but goes back to its original shape?

Elastic is something that can be stretched but goes back to its original shape after.


Is paper flexible or elastic?

Paper is flexible because you can bend it. That is how I know instead of going on the internet.


What is elastic force?

Elastic force is when something is being stretched or compressed.


Does elastic bend easilier than it breks?

Elastic materials bend more easily than they break due to their ability to deform and return to their original shape. This property is known as elasticity, which allows materials like rubber bands to stretch and flex without permanently deforming or snapping.


What are examples of elastic materials?

All materials are elastic to a point. An elastic material is one that returns to its original size and shape when the load that is causing it to bend or stretch, is removed. At some point all materials will exceed their "elastic limit". Mild steel used for building structures is quite elastic if not over loaded. Rubber such as a rubber band is extremely elastic but it also has an elastic limit, and an ultimate strength. Glass is not very elastic and is considered brittle.


What type of cartilage forms the epiglottis?

The epiglottis is made up of elastic cartilage, which is a type of cartilage containing elastic fibers that provides flexibility and support. This type of cartilage is present in structures that require both strength and the ability to bend.


How do you spell elastic?

Elastic is the correct spelling. Elastic is an adjective used to describe something capable of stretching. It is also a noun as in the material used in clothing.


Why do metallic elements bend and not break?

Ionic compounds are bonded by ionic bonds. These bonds are very strong and not elastic. There is no way to bend them, even at high temperatures. Metals are bonded covalently. These are much weaker bonds and can bend easier. The bonds are more elastic, allowing metals to be bent.