Meaning Of The Word Modulus of elasticity

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What's The Definition Of Modulus of elasticity?

modulus of elasticity in American English
noun: any of several coefficients of elasticity of a body, expressing the ratio between a stress or force per unit area that acts to deform the body and the corresponding fractional deformation caused by the stress

modulus of elasticity in British English
noun: the ratio of the stress applied to a body or substance to the resulting strain within the elastic limit

modulus of elasticity in Mechanical Engineering
noun: The modulus of elasticity of a material is a measure of its stiffness. It is equal to the stress applied to it divided by the resulting elastic strain.

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