Modulus of elasticity refers to how
A)elastic a material is.
B)stiff a material is.
C)strong a material is.
D)serviceable a material is.
E)none of the above.

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Modulus of elasticity is also known as Young's modulus and it refers to the stiffness of a material. It is defined as the ratio of stress to strain in a material undergoing elastic deformation. Higher modulus of elasticity indicates a stiffer material.

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