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Why does clay keep its shape after deformation?

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Question

Why does clay keep its shape after deformation?

Options

  • Strong restoring forces

  • Restoring forces too weak to return particles

  • Harder than elastic materials

  • Absorbs force permanently

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Solution

Restoring forces too weak to return particles

Explanation:

Weak restoring forces can't pull particles back, so the shape change is permanent.

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