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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