unelasticity

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of a substance or system that does not readily change in response to an applied force or pressure.

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Variants

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unelectrified

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'elasticus' meaning 'able to recoil or bounce back'. Unelasticity is the opposite of elasticity.

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Trivia

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1. Unelasticity is a property exhibited by many materials, including metals, ceramics, and some polymers.

2. Unelastic deformation can lead to permanent damage or failure of materials, such as cracks in a concrete bridge or creases in a plastic bag.

3. Unelastic materials are often used in applications where the ability to absorb energy and dissipate it as heat is important, such as in shock absorbers and dampers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Plasticity: The ability of a material to be shaped or molded without breaking or cracking. Unelasticity is the opposite of plasticity.

2. Viscoelasticity: The property of a material that exhibits both elastic and viscous characteristics when undergoing deformation. Unelasticity is a type of viscoelasticity where the material does not return to its original shape after the applied force is removed.

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How to Memorize "unelasticity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rubber band that has been stretched out and then released. In this case, the rubber band is elastic because it returns to its original shape. Now imagine a piece of clay that has been molded and then left to dry. In this case, the clay is unelastic because it does not return to its original shape once it has been molded.

2. associate
   

   - Think of unelasticity as the opposite of elasticity. Elasticity is the ability to bounce back, while unelasticity is the lack of ability to bounce back.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym U-N-E-L-A-S-T-I-C-I-T-Y to remember that unelasticity is the lack of elasticity.

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