How Does the Rate at Which a Body of Rock

question 60

Multiple Choice

How does the rate at which a body of rock is deformed affect its behavior?

• A) A rock deformed quickly is likely to exhibit brittle behavior.
• B) A rock deformed slowly is likely to exhibit brittle behavior.
• C) The rate of deformation has no effect on a rock's behavior.
• D) The rate of deformation is important only below the brittle/plastic transition.