Tensile strength
What Tensile strength means in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The maximum force a fibre withstands per unit cross-sectional area before breaking, calculated as breaking force divided by cross-sectional area.
The property given to cellulose by its many hydrogen bonds, making it suitable for plant cell walls.
Topics that use Tensile strength
- Topic 4: Biodiversity and Natural Resources (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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