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Deformation is a change in the shape and volume of a rock, deformation is produced when a rock experiences a stress that is greater than the strength of the rock.

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What are the causes of deformation?

Deformation of materials (called strain) is a response to forces acting on those materials (called stress).


What is anelastic deformation?

Anelastic deformation is a type of deformation in materials where they exhibit some degree of recovery after the stress is removed, similar to elastic deformation. However, anelastic deformation involves some permanent rearrangement of the material's structure, causing it to not return completely to its original shape. This behavior is typically seen in materials like polymers and some metals.


How many types of deformation?

There are generally three main types of deformation: elastic, plastic, and brittle. Elastic deformation occurs when a material returns to its original shape after the stress is removed. Plastic deformation involves a permanent change in shape due to applied stress, while brittle deformation leads to fracture without significant deformation. Each type responds differently to stress and strain depending on the material properties and environmental conditions.


What is an example of deformation?

In an elastic deformation, the object will return to its original shape afterwards (like tapping your arm softly with a needle, without piercing the skin). In a plastic deformation the object will first undergo elastic deformation, but then undergo a deformation that changes the shape of the material. (like tapping your arm with a needle that pierces through the skin and leaves a small wound).


What would happen if the force causing the deformation became greater?

The deformation would increase because the force increases.

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What is it called when a force causes an object to change its shape?

When a force causes an object to change its shape, it is known as deformation. This can occur either temporarily (elastic deformation) or permanently (plastic deformation) depending on the material properties and the applied force.


What causes body deformation?

Sometimes deformation can be cause by the mother drinking, smoking or falling on their stomach when the mother is still pregnant.


What is the source of elastic?

Mechanical energy (that causes the elastic deformation).


What are the causes of deformation?

Deformation of materials (called strain) is a response to forces acting on those materials (called stress).


What causes elastic deformation?

Elastic deformation is caused by applied forces. It is also when solids are either twisted or pull and then return to its normal shape.


What forms when deformation causes the lithosphere to break?

When deformation causes the lithosphere to break, faults can form. Faults are fractures in the Earth's crust along which movement has occurred, resulting in the displacement of rock layers. These fractures can range in size from small fissures to large fault lines and are associated with earthquakes and other tectonic activity.


Any time stress causes rock to change is a result of what?

D. Deformation


How does stress change earths crust?

It causes it to deform - this deformation is called "strain".


Does stress change earth crust?

It causes it to deform - this deformation is called "strain".


What is Any time stress causes rock to change is?

Any time stress causes rocks to change, deformation occurs.


Is the result Any time stress causes rocks to change?

Any time stress causes rocks to change, deformation occurs.


Three types of deformation resulting from subjecting rock to stress?

folds-bending of the rocks without breaking faults-fracture of rocks with displacement joints-fracture of rocks wihtout displacement joints affect the resistance of rocks and making it subscitible to weathering