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Mechanical Properties of Solids: Advanced Solids Mixed MCQ

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Advanced Solids MixedEasyQuestion 6393

Question

Rubber bands are NOT used as springs in precision instruments because:
  1. A
    Too heavy
  2. B
    Non-linear stress-strain behavior (large hysteresis)
    Correct
  3. C
    Too cheap
  4. D
    Poor conductors

Correct answer

Non-linear stress-strain behavior (large hysteresis)

Explanation

Rubber has large hysteresis and non-linear behavior — unsuitable for precision spring applications.

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