Material Mechanical Properties

Question 1

hardness

Answer 1

the ability of a material to resist localised plastic deformation such as scratches or dents when a force is applied

Question 2

toughness

Answer 2

the ability of a material to resist fracture from shock loading, and withstand more stress and deformation without fracture

Question 3

brittleness

Answer 3

the property of a material that fractures with little to no plastic deformation when under stress

Question 4

ductility

Answer 4

the property of a material which undergoes a large amount of plastic deformation before fracture

Question 5

tensile strength

Answer 5

the ability of a material to withstand fracture while under tension

Question 6

compressive strength

Answer 6

the ability of a material to withstand fracture while under compressive loads

Question 7

the property of a material which fractures with little to no plastic deformation when under stress

Answer 7

brittleness

Question 8

the ability of a material to resist localised plastic deformation such as scratches or dents when a force is applied

Answer 8

hardness

Question 9

the ability of a material to withstand fracture while under tension

Answer 9

tensile strength

Question 10

the ability of a material to resist fracture from shock loading, and withstand more stress and deformation without fracture

Answer 10

toughness

Question 11

the property of a material which undergoes a large amount of plastic deformation before fracture

Answer 11

ductility

Question 12

the ability of a material to withstand fracture while under compressive loads

Answer 12

compressive strength