The ability of a material to offer resistance to scratching or indentation is a measure of its_________________?
Correct answer: C. Hardness
- A. Brittleness
- B. Toughness
- C. Hardness
- D. Resilience
Explanation
Hardness is the ability of a material to resist scratching, abrasion, or indentation. Toughness concerns resistance to fracture, while resilience concerns elastic energy absorption.
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