A elasticidade
Example: A elasticidade dos materiais é crucial em engenharia estrutural avançada.
Definition
"Elasticidade" refers to the property of materials that allows them to return to their original shape after being stretched, compressed, or deformed. It is essential in fields like engineering, where materials must withstand forces without permanent damage.
Etymology
The word "elasticidade" comes from the Latin 'elasticus', which in turn derives from the Greek 'elastikos', meaning 'able to be stretched'. Did you know that the concept of elasticity was studied extensively during the development of classical mechanics in the 17th century?
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