Young's modulus is a measure of the stiffness of a material, defined as the ratio of stress (force per unit area) to strain (deformation relative to original length) within the limits of elasticity. It helps in understanding how much a material will deform under a given load and is essential in characterizing how materials respond to forces, linking directly to the concepts of elasticity and Hooke's Law.
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