How to Use modulus in a Sentence

modulus

noun
  • The trace that goes in front of , for example, depends on how behaves when the modulus is 31.
    Quanta Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Specifically, the stiffness of the bar (the Young’s modulus) can vary quite a bit.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
  • Testing happens the following day, starting with measurements of flexural strength, Young’s modulus, and compressive strength on ice beams cut from the sheet.
    Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
  • In addition, the material exhibited more than twofold improvements in compressive strength and Young’s modulus, enabling robust mechanical performance and applicability to complex or curved device geometries.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The team also revealed that the resulting dielectric elastomer actuator (DEA) fibers exhibit intrinsic softness, with an overall Young’s modulus of 37 MPa, enabling electrically controllable actuation modes with high freedom in bending, compression, and three-dimensional(3D) swirling motions.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026

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