Flow of a material refers to:
Correct Answer: Continued change of the material under a given load
Description: The term flow, rather than creep, has generally been used in dentistry to describe the rheology of amorphous materials.
Creep is defined as the time-dependent plastic strain of a material under a static load or constant stress.
The creep or flow is measured as the percentage decrease in length that occurs under these testing conditions.
Key Concept: Flow of a material refers to continued change of the material under a given load.
Reference: PHILLIPS’ SCIENCE OF DENTAL MATERIALS, 12th ed page no 33, 34
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