Question

Bone has a Young’s modulus of about

Answer 1

Answer:

4.25 mm

Explanation:

σ = E ∙ ∆L/L₀

where σ is stress,

E is Young's modulus,

and ∆L/L₀ is strain (∆L is the deflection, L₀ is the initial length).

Plugging in values:

1.53×10⁸ Pa = (1.8×10¹⁰ Pa) ∆L / (500 mm)

∆L = 4.25 mm