List the properties of solids.
May 27, 2020 | Education
| Rigid bodies are characterized by: elasticity, ductility and fragility.
Elasticity – the property of the body to return to its original position after the cessation of the action of physical force from the outside. Examples include rubber.
Plasticity – a property that consists in fixing the acquired form after stopping or cessation of external exposure. This property does not restore its shape. Examples: clay, clay.
Fragility – the property of the body to collapse under small deformations. Examples: glass, porcelain.
