6.3 Deforming and Restoring forces

The externally applied balanced forces producing deformation are called deforming forces. The internally balanced forces which arise in response to deforming forces by virtue of elasticity of an object, which resist deformation and restore the object to its original shape and size upon withdrawal of deforming forces, are called restoring forces.

The deformed object remains in equilibrium due to deforming and restoring forces balancing each other.

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Index

6.1 Definition of Elasticity
6.2 Types Of Deformations
6.3 Deforming and Restoring Forces
6.4 Strain and Stress
6.5 Hooke's Law
6.6 Elastic Modules
6.7 Strain Energy

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