Question
Distinguish between elasticity and plasticity.
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Answer
| No. | Elasticity | Plasticity |
| i. | Body regains its original shape or size after removal of deforming force. | Body does not regain its original shape or size after removal of deforming force. |
| ii. | Restoring forces are strong enough to bring the displaced molecules to their original positions. | Restoring forces are not strong enough to bring the molecules back to their original positions. |
| Examples of elastic materials: metals, rubber, quartz, etc | Examples of plastic materials: clay, putty, plasticine, thick mud, etc |
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