Mechanical property definition: fracture with little permanent distortion Identify the material property corresponding to failure with small plastic deformation before fracture. Choose the correct option.
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Materials
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ABrittleness
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BDuctility
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CMalleability
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DPlasticity
Answer
Correct Answer: Brittleness
Explanation
ConceptBrittleness is the tendency of a material to fracture with little or no plastic deformation. Ductility and malleability imply significant plastic deformation (tension and compression, respectively).
Final AnswerBrittleness