Define; (i) Elasticity (ii) Young's modulus (iii) Force constant

PHYSICS
WAEC 2003

Define;

(i) Elasticity

(ii) Young's modulus

(iii) Force constant

Explanation

(i) Elasticity is the ability of a material to regain its original shape and size after undergoing a stretching or compression.

(ii) Young's modulus is the ratio of tensile stress to tensile strain.

(iii) Force constant is the amount of force that causes unit extension.



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