| Elasticity | Plasticity |
| 1. It is property of the body due to which the body regains its original configuration (length, volume or shape) when the deforming forces are removed | 1. It is the property of the body due to which it does not regain to its original configuration; when the deforming force is removed from it. |
| 2. The bodies, which has this property, are called elastic bodies, e.g., Iron, copper, gold etc. | 2. The body, which has this property is called plastic body, e.g., clay etc. |
