What is the relationship between the amount of stretch or compression in an elastic object and the amount of force that is applied to that object?

Applied force is one-half the amount of stretch or compression.

They are directly proportional.

They are inversely proportional.

Applied force is double the amount of stretch or compression.

The relationship between the amount of stretch or compression in an elastic object and the amount of force that is applied to that object is directly proportional to each other.

Answer:

Option B

Explanation:

Ideal elastic objects are those which will retain its original form after the removal of external force on it. So this specialty of retaining their original form after deforming due to external force is termed as elasticity. And the objects exhibiting this property is termed as elastic object. The most important law in the field of elasticity which is obeyed by all elastic object is the Hooke's law. As per Hooke's law, the external force applied on any object for deformation will be directly proportional to the changes or deformation exhibited by the object due to force. In other or simple words, the strain produced due to the external force is directly proportional to the stress acting on that object.

Stress ∝ Strain

Stress is the measure of force applied on that object and strain is the measure of amount of stretch or compression due to stress or applied force.

So option B is the correct option.

Thus, the relationship between the amount of stretch or compression in an elastic object and the amount of force that is applied to that object is directly proportional to each other.