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    • https://phys.libretexts.org/Courses/Prince_Georges_Community_College/General_Physics_I%3A_Classical_Mechanics/50%3A_Elasticity/50.02%3A_Longitudinal_(Normal)_Stress
      50.1.2 is the cross-sectional area of the rod; the longitudinal stress is then the force applied to either end of the rod divided by the rod's cross-sectional area. Here Fn is the force applied...50.1.2 is the cross-sectional area of the rod; the longitudinal stress is then the force applied to either end of the rod divided by the rod's cross-sectional area. Here Fn is the force applied normal to the area A,L0 is the original (unstressed) length of the rod, L is the stressed length of the rod, and ΔL=LL0.

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