The Term Used to Describe the Tendency of a Structure

question 8

Multiple Choice

The term used to describe the tendency of a structure to return to its original form after being stretched or acted on by an outside force is which of the following?

• A) Elastance
• B) Compliance
• C) Viscous resistance
• D) Distending pressure

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Definitions:

Photochemical Smog

Air pollution created by the reaction of sunlight with pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds in the Earth's atmosphere.

Primary Pollutants

Pollutants that are emitted directly from identifiable sources and enter the air or water in a harmful form.

Sulphur Dioxide

A toxic gas with a pungent, irritating smell, produced by burning sulfur in the air. It is used as an industrial pollutant and also occurs naturally in volcanic emissions.

Acid Deposition

A broad term that includes any form of precipitation with acidic components, such as sulfuric or nitric acid that falls to the ground from the atmosphere.