Mechanical Properties of Solids

Question

Define modulas of elasticity and write down its Unit and Dimensions.

Answer

Modulus of elasticity = Stress / Strain, As Strain is a dimensionless quantity being a ratio between change in dimension to the original dimension, the dimensions of Modulus of Elasticity are the same as that of stress. That is kg/mm^2 are the dimensions of Modulus of Elasticity.

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