The property of a material due to which it breaks with little permanent distortion, is called
A. Brittleness
B. Ductility
C. Malleability
D. Plasticity
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
A material is brittle if, when subjected to stress, it breaks without significant plastic deformation. Brittle materials absorb relatively little energy prior to fractureThis Question Belongs to Mechanical Engineering >> Engineering Materials
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