If \(f(x) = x^2\), then \(af(x) = a(x^2)\). This tells us that we need to multiply each of the \(y\) coordinates on the graph by \(a\) in order to stretch the original graph. Looking at some ...

To expand volume during stretch and during compression, an axially symmetric material must have an axial Poisson ratio of below and above 0.5, respectively, and the SECSs yield this by providing a ...

The socks are tighter around the ankles and lower calves to exert a gentle pressure. Lots of athletes wear compression socks.

A team of researchers from the University of Canberra and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is investigating whether wearing compression clothing can increase the brain function of athletes. It ...