Linear strain

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006633",
  "term": "Linear strain",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A measure of the deformation of a material in response to an applied force, specifically the fractional change in length along a particular direction. It is calculated as the change in length divided by the original length of the material. Linear strain is a dimensionless quantity, often expressed as a percentage or in units like meters per meter.",
  "synonyms": [
    "relative elongation"
  ],
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "Green Book, 2nd ed., p. 12 (https://goldbook.iupac.org/files/pdf/green_book_2ed.pdf)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/linear-strain/"
}