Ryan Is Looking for a Professional Watch That He Buys

question 197

Multiple Choice

Ryan is looking for a professional watch that he buys, at most, once every few years. Since he doesn't favour a particular brand, he spends a great deal of time comparing price and quality, as well as visiting the few retail outlets that sell high-end watches. What type of product is Ryan about to purchase?

• A) unsought
• B) specialty
• C) convenience
• D) shopping

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Definitions:

Toughness

The ability of a material to absorb energy and plastically deform without fracturing.

Toughener

A substance added to materials to increase their toughness, making them more resistant to impact and less likely to crack.

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A hard, malleable, and ductile metallic element, primarily used in alloys and as a catalyst.

Epoxy

A class of synthetic thermosetting polymers used in adhesives, coatings, and composite materials, known for strong adhesive and mechanical properties.