What is the application of elastic deformation?

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Elastic deformation leads to the temporary change in a material's shape that is also reversible. It occurs for energy storage in devices, such as springs. It's also essential for understanding the flexibility of structural components like beams in bridges. This principle is used in engineering desig

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