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What is the actual value for the young's modulus of copper wire in N/m?
Sassenav22 said:What is the actual value for the young's modulus of copper wire in N/m?
Young's Modulus is a measure of the stiffness or elasticity of a material. It is the ratio of stress (force per unit area) to strain (change in length or deformation) in a material subjected to tension or compression.
Copper wire is commonly used in electrical and electronic applications where it is subjected to various levels of stress and strain. Knowing the Young's Modulus of copper wire is important for understanding how it will behave under these conditions and ensuring its reliability and durability.
The unit of measurement for Young's Modulus is newtons per square meter (N/m^2) or pascals (Pa).
Youth's Modulus is determined through a tensile test, where a sample of copper wire is pulled in opposite directions until it reaches its breaking point. The stress and strain values are then measured and used to calculate the Young's Modulus.
The typical value of Young's Modulus for copper wire is around 110-130 GPa (gigapascals). However, this value may vary depending on factors such as the purity and composition of the copper, as well as the manufacturing process of the wire.