The ratio of the tensile (or compressive) strength to the density of a material is a measure of how strong the material is “pound for pound.”    A.)What is the strength of tendon (tensile strength 78.6 MPa, density 1100 kg/m3)? ?Pa⋅m3/kg b.)What is the strength of steel (tensile strength 0.690 GPa, density 7700 kg/m3)? ? Pa⋅m3/kg C.)What is the strength of bone (compressive strength 152 MPa, density 1520 kg/m3)?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
1st Edition
ISBN:9781133939146
Author:Katz, Debora M.
Publisher:Katz, Debora M.
Chapter14: Static Equilibrium, Elasticity, And Fracture
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 85PQ
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Question

 

The ratio of the tensile (or compressive) strength to the density of a material is a measure of how strong the material is “pound for pound.” 

 

A.)What is the strength of tendon (tensile strength 78.6 MPa, density 1100 kg/m3)?

?Pa⋅m3/kg

b.)What is the strength of steel (tensile strength 0.690 GPa, density 7700 kg/m3)?

? Pa⋅m3/kg

C.)What is the strength of bone (compressive strength 152 MPa, density 1520 kg/m3)?

d.)What is the strength of concrete (compressive strength 0.410 GPa, density 2800 kg/m3)?

 

Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps with 4 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Stress and strain
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations…
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations…
Physics
ISBN:
9781133939146
Author:
Katz, Debora M.
Publisher:
Cengage Learning