Stress and Strain

stress

• the process by which the shape of a rock changes because of stress

• the amount of force per square unit area on a given material

• stress that occurs when an object is stretched

• stress that occurs when an object is squeezed

What is the deformation of materials in response to stress?

• Stress

• Strain

• Elastic Deformation

• Plastic Deformation

• Fault

What is the process when stress causes a material to strain, but afterward the material returns to its original shape?

• Stress

• Strain

• Elastic Deformation

• Plastic Deformation

• Fault

What is the process when stress causes a material to strain past the elastic limit and material has permanent deformation?

• Stress

• Strain

• Elastic Deformation

• Ductile Deformation

• Fault

In geology, the amount of force per unit area that acts on a rock is called...

• stress
• strain
• gerth
• pressure

Which letter is pointing to the elastic limit?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which letter points to the section that shows elastic deformation?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which letter points to the section that shows ductile deformation?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which letter is pointing to where the material will break?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which section reversible ?

• A

• B

• C

• D