JewNugget2525 OP t1_j987kha wrote on February 20, 2023 at 12:18 AM Reply to comment by Glasnerven in When something is bent (a metal ruler for example) and returns to its original shape, what is happening on the molecular level? Where is the information of the original shape stored and what forces do the unbending? by JewNugget2525 Thanks so much! When I thought of the lattice structure it honestly made sense from there but I really appreciate the in depth answer. Permalink Parent 44
When something is bent (a metal ruler for example) and returns to its original shape, what is happening on the molecular level? Where is the information of the original shape stored and what forces do the unbending? Submitted by JewNugget2525 t3_116ie4h on February 19, 2023 at 5:18 PM in askscience 45 comments 184
JewNugget2525 OP t1_j987kha wrote
Reply to comment by Glasnerven in When something is bent (a metal ruler for example) and returns to its original shape, what is happening on the molecular level? Where is the information of the original shape stored and what forces do the unbending? by JewNugget2525
Thanks so much!
When I thought of the lattice structure it honestly made sense from there but I really appreciate the in depth answer.