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Mechanical Properties of Solids: Stress-Strain Curve MCQ

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Stress-Strain CurveMediumQuestion 6370

Question

The area under the stress-strain curve up to fracture represents:
  1. A
    Young's modulus
  2. B
    Toughness
    Correct
  3. C
    Hardness
  4. D
    Brittleness

Correct answer

Toughness

Explanation

Area under entire stress-strain curve = energy absorbed before fracture = toughness.