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Stress-strain

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best describes the ability of a material to be stretched and return to its original shape?

a)

elasticity

b)

hardness

c)

conductor

d)

brittleness

2.

In the given stress-strain curve, which of the following is represented by the slope of B?

a)

Fracture point

b)

Ultimate tensile strength

c)

Yield Strength

d)

Modulus of Elasticity / Hooke's law Proportionality Constant

3.

"Normal force" for materials under load is a force that is parallel to the cross-sectional area.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

If points D and E are close to each other in the stress-strain curve the material is ductile.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

In the given stress-strain curve, which of the following is represented by point D?

a)

Fracture point

b)

Ultimate tensile strength

c)

Yield Strength

d)

Modulus of Elasticity / Hooke's law Proportionality Constant

6.

In the given stress-strain curve, which of the following is represented by point A?

a)

Fracture point

b)

Ultimate tensile strength

c)

Yield Strength

d)

Modulus of Elasticity / Hooke's law Proportionality Constant

7.

How is stress calculated?

a)

Number of sleepless nights divided by number of cups of coffee

b)

Divide load (F) by the original test sample cross-sectional area (A0).

c)

Elongation (δ) under load divided by the original Length (L0)

d)

Stress (σ) divided by strain (ε)

8.

How is strain calculated?

a)

Number of sleepless nights divided by number of cups of coffee

b)

Divide load (F) by the original test sample cross-sectional area (A0).

c)

Elongation (δ) under load divided by the original Length (L0)

d)

Stress (σ) divided by strain (ε)

9.

If a material has a cross-sectional area of 5 square meters and subjected to a normal force of 20 N, which of the following is the normal stress?

a)

4 Pa

b)

25 Pa

c)

0.4 Pa

d)

15 Pa

10.

Using the stress-strain curve above, what is the ultimate tensile strength for steel?

a)

≈ 350 MPa

b)

≈ 250 MPa

c)

≈ 230 MPa

d)

≈ 200 MPa

11.

Using the stress-strain curve above, what is the yield strength for aluminum?

a)

≈ 130 MPa

b)

≈ 250 MPa

c)

≈ 230 MPa

d)

≈ 200 MPa

12.

"Shear force" for materials under load is a force that is parallel to the cross-sectional area.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

When the cross-sectional area of a material is increased, the stress is decreased.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

When the amount of force applied to a material is increased, the stress is decreased.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

When a material is subjected to a stress beyond its elastic limit, that material will exhibit plastic deformation.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

If F is force, k is spring constant and x is extension, Hooke's Law tells us that:

a)

F=k/x

b)

k=Fx

c)

x=Fk

d)

F=kx

17.

Hooke's Law fails when a material reaches its:

a)

breakdown

b)

end of tether

c)

elastic limit

d)

fracture stress

18.

A spring has a spring constant of 5N/cm.  What is its extension when loaded with 15N?

a)

4cm

b)

3m

c)

4m

d)

3cm

19.

Which of the following directions is the restoring force acting?

a)

To the right

b)

To the left

c)

Boft left and right

d)

There is no restoring force

20.

A steel string which stretches a little under tension and returns back to its original form quickly after removal of applied force is more elastic compared to a rubber string undergoing the same conditions.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

The greater the stress applied to a material, the lesser will be the strain.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Which of the following type of stress is applied to a material which experienced plastic deformation in terms on reduction in volume?

a)

Compressive stress

b)

Tensile Stress

c)

Shear Stress

d)

Torsional Stress

23.

Which of the following type of stress is applied to a material which experienced plastic deformation that resulted to increase in length and necking?

a)

Compressive stress

b)

Tensile Stress

c)

Shear Stress

d)

Torsional Stress

24.

Using the stress-strain curves provided, which of the two materials experiences more plastic deformation?

a)

Material #1

b)

Material #2

25.

In the given stress-strain curve, which of the following is represented by point E?

a)

Fracture point

b)

Ultimate tensile strength

c)

Yield Strength

d)

Modulus of Elasticity / Hooke's law Proportionality Constant