Wolfram Research
Wolfram Science World: Strain
Strain is defined and an equation is stated. Examples of material strain are given and the response of materials to strain is discussed. Includes links to related topics.
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University of Winnipeg Physics Dept: Deformation of Solids
This page from the University of Winnipeg Physics Department and the three pages which are linked to it describe the relationship between the strain and the stress experienced by a material. The elastic modulus is defined and an equation...
Instituto Latinoamericano de la Comunicacion Educativa
La Ciencia Para Todos: Fisica
In this site you will find several topics from Physics such as materials, steam machines, conservation, the concept of entropy, relativity and gravitation,
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Granta Design Limited: Glossary of Materials Attributes
From the Cambridge Engineering Selector web site. Contains a lengthy list of definitions of a variety of material properties related to solid strength and elasticity (and more). Definitions are accompanied by equations and metric unit...
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canada Science and Technology Museum: Materials
Does glass have magnetic properties? Test several materials, in this interactive activity, to see if they have the properties to be attracted to a magnet.
Channel 4 Learning
Science Essentials: Characteristics of Materials
A page dedicated to exploring the characteristics of materials. Understand how different materials are chosen for a particular task based on their composition. Site includes activities, FAQs, quiz, worksheets, and web links.
Cengage Learning
Teaching Clifton: Classroom Issues & Strategies
Some general strategies, discussion questions & teaching information from the Heath Anthology for teachers interested in teaching Clifton's poetry.
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University: Properties of Solids
From the General Physics for Bio-Science Majors web site. Several properties of solids, many of which pertain to the elasticity of materials. Stress and strain are defined and Young's modulus is explained. The Young's modulus equation is...