The elastic limit is:

  1. the point at which it breaks
  2. the same as the Young modulus
  3. the greatest stress a material can take and still return to its original shape
  4. the stress at zero strain
Answer

C) the greatest stress a material can take and still return to its original shape

Beyond it, deformation is permanent. SLO P-11-B-26 · Understanding

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