If the temperature of a material increases, what happens to its Young's modulus?

Practice Questions

Q1
If the temperature of a material increases, what happens to its Young's modulus?
  1. Increases
  2. Decreases
  3. Remains constant
  4. Depends on the material

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If the temperature of a material increases, what happens to its Young's modulus?
  • Step 1: Understand what Young's modulus is. It is a measure of how stiff a material is.
  • Step 2: Recognize that temperature can affect materials. When materials get hotter, they can become more flexible.
  • Step 3: Realize that as the temperature increases, the atomic structure of the material vibrates more.
  • Step 4: Understand that this increased vibration makes it easier for the material to deform.
  • Step 5: Conclude that because the material becomes more flexible with heat, its Young's modulus decreases.
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