Plastic deformation
Plastic deformation is when an object’s shape is permanently changed.
After the force (tension or compression) that deformed it is removed, it does not return to its original shape (it’s permanently deformed).
flashcards
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is plastic deformation? | Plastic deformation is when an object’s shape is permanently changed after a force is removed. |
| What happens to an object after the deforming force is removed in plastic deformation? | It does not return to its original shape; it is permanently deformed. |
| What types of force cause plastic deformation? | Tension or compression. |