Explain the relationship between elasticity and plasticity of a material.

What will be an ideal response?


Elasticity is the ability a material has to stretch under load but then return to its original shape and length. Once a material has reached its elastic limit, it can continue to deform because of the property called plasticity. Plasticity allows the material to continue to deform under load until it reaches the breaking point.

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