[Physics] Does the thickness of a rubber sheet affect the tensile strength

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I'm really confused which thickness of rubber sheet I should choose. Does the thickness affect the tensile strength and elongation in any way? Is there any relationship between them?

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The geometry of the rubber sheet does not affect the tensile strength of the rubber. Think of the tensile strength as a property of the material: how much force it takes to break a certain cross sectional area.

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