Frictional & Rheological Properties of Biological Materials
Subtopic: Maxwell model of viscoelasticity
Question Statement:
The Maxwell mechanical rheological model consists of:
Options:
(A) A linear Hookean spring and a Newtonian dashpot connected in series
(B) A linear Hookean spring and a Newtonian dashpot connected in parallel
(C) Two springs connected in series with no dashpot
(D) Two dashpots connected in parallel
Answer Key:
A
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
The Maxwell model represents viscoelastic stress relaxation by connecting an elastic spring (Hooke) and a viscous dashpot (Newton) in series. In contrast, the Kelvin-Voigt model connects them in parallel to model retarded elastic creep.