Question

. Define the following adjectives that might be used to describe the behavior of a material: (a) brittle, (b) ductile, (c) tough, (d) stiff, and (e) strong.

Answer 1

Answer:

Material behavior could be brittle, ductile, tough, stiff or strong

Explanation:

Brittle: A materials brittleness is the extent to which it easily fractures when it is subjected to pressure from an external force.

Ductile: Ductility of a material indicates how easily a material can get get deformed under when subjected to tensile stress.

Stiff: The degree of stiffness of a material is the extent to which it resists elastic deformation when a load is applied.

Strong: Strength is the property of a material which breakdown or deformation as a result of exertion by load.

Tough: The toughness of a material is the ability for it to be subjected to external load or force without being fractured. i