Stretch Factor Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Stretch Factor (SF) is:

\[ SF = \frac{L}{L0} \]

Where:

\(SF\) is the stretch factor
\(L\) is the final length after stretching
\(L0\) is the original length before stretching

Stretch Factor Definition

A stretch factor, in the context of mathematics and physics, refers to the degree by which a shape or object is stretched, usually in one direction. It is a scalar quantity that measures the change in size or length of an object when it undergoes a transformation, such as dilation or contraction. A stretch factor greater than 1 indicates an expansion, while a stretch factor less than 1 signifies a contraction.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Final Length (L) = 15 units
Original Length (L0) = 10 units

Using the formula to calculate the Stretch Factor (SF):

\[ SF = \frac{15}{10} = 1.5 \]

The Stretch Factor (SF) is 1.5, indicating an expansion.