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PHY 101 PHY 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which statement about brittleness is false?
Options
A Brittleness is lack of ductility
B Brittle materials fracture easily
C Brittle materials have a long plastic stage
Correct Answer
D Brittle materials show little deformation
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Brittle materials fracture quickly with little or no plastic deformation.

Hint

They do not stretch much before breaking.

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