Modulus of elasticity

[Mountaineurons]

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A low modulus of elasticity implies HIGH elasticity...right? (Reasoning: Change in shape is in the denominator. More change in shape implies high elasticity and also decreases the value of the modulus).

 

[chiddler]

modulus = stress/strain

if a low stress yields a ridiculously large strain, then it is elastic. small/large = small. So a small modulus entails a very elastic substance.

i think you're right.