Section 6
Deformation of Solids
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Length
Length is one of the basic dimensions used to measure an object.
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Shape
The shape of an object is a description of space that the object takes up; the shape can change if the object is deformed.
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Volume
Volume is a measure of the three-dimensional space an object occupies, usually taken in terms of length, width and height.
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Stress and Strain
A point charge creates an electric field that can be calculated using Coulomb's Law.