In compression, a prism of brittle material will break

A. By forming a bulge

B. By shearing along oblique plane

C. In direction perpendicular to application of load

D. By crushing into thousands of pieces

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

a prism of brittle material when subjected to stress, it breaks without significant plastic deformation.
Brittle materials absorb relatively little energy prior to fracture, even those of high strength. Breaking is often accompanied by a snapping sound.