Materials which has high compressive strength and low tensile strength is classified with property of________________?

Correct answer: A. Brittleness

  • A. Brittleness
  • B. Ductility
  • C. Malleability
  • D. Resilient

Explanation

Brittle materials tolerate high compressive stress but fail with little tensile deformation. Ductility and malleability instead describe the ability to undergo plastic deformation in tension and compression, respectively.

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