Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Tensile

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the tensile and compressive strengths of a material?

• A) They may be significantly different.
• B) Brittle materials have small differences in tensile and compressive strength.
• C) Brittle materials are stronger in tension than in compression.
• D) A, B, and C are true.
• E) A and C are true.

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