Young's Modulus

What is Young's Modulus?

• A measure of the stiffness of a solid material

• A measure of the density of a material

• A measure of the thermal conductivity of a material

• A measure of the electrical resistance of a material

Which of the following is the formula for Young's Modulus?

Young's Modulus is a property of which type of material?

• Solids

• Liquids

• Gases

• Plasmas

In which unit is Young's Modulus typically expressed?

• Pascals (Pa)

• Joules (J)

• Watts (W)

• Newtons (N)

If a material has a high Young's Modulus, what does it indicate?

• The material is very stiff

• The material is very flexible

• The material is very dense

• The material is very light

Which of the following materials is likely to have the highest Young's Modulus?

• Diamond

• Rubber

• Wood

• Plastic

Young's Modulus is most closely related to which of the following physical properties?

• Elasticity

• Viscosity

• Thermal expansion

• Electrical conductivity

What happens to Young's Modulus when a material is heated?

• It generally decreases

• It generally increases

• It remains constant

• It becomes zero

Which experiment can be used to determine Young's Modulus?

• Tensile test

• Calorimetry

• Spectroscopy

• Electrolysis

Young's Modulus is a measure of the relationship between which two quantities?

• Stress and strain

• Force and velocity

• Mass and volume

• Temperature and pressure