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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Which of the following statements is false?

A Elasticity is the ability of a material to return to its original dimensions after deformation by a load

B Plasticity is the ability of a material to retain any deformation produced in it by a load

C Ductility is the ability to be permanently stretched without fracturing

D Brittleness is the lack of ductility and a brittle material has a long plastic stage

Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Brittle materials have little to no plastic stage; they fracture soon after the elastic limit.

Brittle materials fail suddenly without significant deformation.

Course: PHY 101

Topic: PHY 101 Past Questions

Type: Objective

Difficulty: Not specified

Question 165 of 1250

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