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Would I be correct in saying "Material stiffness - the ability of a material to resist bending when subject to compressive AND tensile forces"... especially the last bit.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Stiffness refers to the resistance of a material to deformation or bending when a force is applied.
Stiffness is measured by the Young's modulus, also known as the modulus of elasticity, which represents the ratio of stress to strain in a material.
The stiffness of a material can be affected by its composition, structure, and temperature. Different materials have different inherent stiffness based on their molecular and atomic structures.
Stiffness is an important factor to consider in materials science because it determines how a material will behave when subjected to external forces. Materials with high stiffness are ideal for structural applications, while materials with low stiffness are better suited for flexibility and shock absorption.
Stiffness can be improved in a material by changing its composition, such as adding reinforcing fibers or changing the material's structure through different processing methods. Temperature can also affect stiffness, so altering the temperature can impact the material's stiffness as well.