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Concept Question
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Which of the following statements is correct?
1. The PVD only applies to linear elastic materials
2. The PVD applies only to elastic materials, but
they can be linear or non-linear
3. The PVD applies regardless of the constitutive
behavior of the material
4. The PVD only applies to materials having a well-
de?ned strain energy density that depends on
the state of strain and not on the strain path or
history.
1. ++++ Statements (1)
2. ++++ Statement (2) and (4)
3. ++++ Statement (3)
4. ++++ All of the above statements but state-
ment (3)
5. ++++ DKDU
The answer to this concept question is: (3) ++++
Statement (3)