Hooke's Law for a material always applies in the
A. Plastic range.
B. Elastic range.
C. Monotonic range.
D. 0-2% Strain range.
Answer (1)
Hooke's Law applies in the elastic range of materials where they can return to their original shape after deformation. Beyond this range, in the plastic zone, materials do not follow Hooke's Law. Understanding where Hooke's Law is valid is crucial for physics and engineering applications. ;
