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Question 6

The sudden rapid fracture under stress (residual or applied) where the material exhibits little or no evidence of ductility or plastic deformation is called _________.

    Correct Answer: D

    The sudden rapid fracture under stress (residual or applied) where the material exhibits little or no evidence of ductility or plastic deformation is called brittle fracture. This type of fracture is characterized by the material breaking without significant plastic deformation, making 'Brittle Fracture' the correct term.

Discussion
ahmadmmOption: D

Brittle fracture is the sudden rapid fracture under stress (residual or applied) where the material exhibits little or no evidence of ductility or plastic deformation