the force, in Newtons, required to deflect a rectangular test piece, clamped at one end, through a specified angle when the force is applied near the free end of test piece, normal to the plane which includes the near edge of the test piece , the clamp, and the point or line of application of force. Resistance to bending will vary if the angle, the width of the rectangular test piece, or the distance between the edge of clamp and the application of the force and changed from those specified.