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Why Do Magnets Repel?

When two like-poles point together, the arrows from the two magnets point in opposite directions, and the field lines cannot …

A representative particle is the smallest unit in which a substance naturally exists. For most elements, the representative particle is …

Iron filings and bar magnets work together to make an amazing demonstration of magnetic fields. When they are separated by …

The most expensive mineral in the world is Jadeite, coming in at a whopping $3 million per carat. What makes …

What Is Malleability? Malleability is a physical property of metals that defines their ability to be hammered, pressed, or rolled …

What is the Hardness of Material? Hardness is a measure of the resistance to localized plastic deformation induced by either …

What is Flexural Modulus? In mechanics, the flexural modulus or bending modulus is an intensive property that is computed as …

What is Flexibility? Flexibility, the ability of a material to deform elastically and return to its original shape when the …

What is Fatigue Limit? The fatigue limit or endurance limit is the stress level below which an infinite number of …

What Is Elasticity? In physics and materials science, elasticity is the ability of a body to resist a distorting influence …

What is Durability? Durability is defined as the ability of a material to remain serviceable in the surrounding environment during …

What is Creep? In materials science, creep (sometimes called cold flow) is the tendency of a solid material to move …

What is Compressive Strength? In mechanics, compressive strength or compression strength is the capacity of a material or structure to …

What is the Coefficient of Restitution? The coefficient of restitution (COR, also denoted by e), is the ratio of the …

What is Bulk Modulus? The bulk modulus (K or B) of a substance is a measure of how resistant to …