Elastic Modulus
Synonyms
Elasticity Modulus
Modulus of Elasticity
Modulus, Elastic
Modulus, Young
Modulus, Young's
Young Modulus
Young's Modulus
Youngs Modulus
Numerical expression indicating the measure of stiffness in a material. It is defined by the ratio of stress in a unit area of substance to the resulting deformation (strain). This allows the behavior of a material under load (such as bone) to be calculated.
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