coefficient of elasticity

Noun

Meaning

(physics) the ratio of the applied stress to the change in shape of an elastic body

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

modulus of elasticity elastic modulus

Hypernyms

modulus

Hyponyms

modulus of rigidity Young's modulus bulk modulus

Examples

A low coefficient of elasticity is indicative of effective barriers to entry. Source: Internet

The coefficient of elasticity for a perfectly competitive demand curve is infinite. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

coefficient of correlation coefficient of determination coefficient of drag coefficient of expansion coefficient of friction coefficient of heritability