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Practical - Young Modulus
Two methods that can be used to find this material property - sometimes called Young's modulus.
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1. The Young Modulus of Copper
This is a straight-forward way to measure the Young's Modulus of a material. Copper wire is often used as it is stretched by weights hung over the edge of the bench, with the small extension carefully measured with a ruler.
Wear eye protection in-case the wire snaps.
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1. The Young Modulus of Steel (with a Vernier Scale)
This is a great way to measure the Young's Modulus if you have the equipment at your school. Steel wire does not extend much so the small extension is measured using a vernier scale.
Wear eye protection in-case the wire snaps.
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