Distinguish between elasticity and plasticity

ByManoj Jaiswar

Elasticity

If any body regains is original shape and size after removal of deforming force that property is called as elasticity

The restoring forces that gets developed in the body are very strong and it is capable to bring the displaced molecules to their original positions, and hence helps the object in regaining the original dimension when the external deforming forces are removed

Some examples of object having elasticity are metal wires, rubber, quartz etc

Plasticity

If a body does not regain its original shape or size after removal of deforming force that property is called as plasticity

The restoring forces developed in the body are not so strong enough to bring the molecules back to the original positions, and hence object remains deformed after removal of external applied force.

Some examples of object having plasticity are clay, putty, thick mud etc

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