An engineering team evaluates different metal alloys by observing their reactions to specific mechanical stresses during laboratory testing. Match each observed behavior to the specific material property it demonstrates.
- DuctilityThe material elongates and can be drawn into a thin wire under continuous tensile stress.
- MalleabilityThe material deforms significantly into thin sheets under heavy compressive loads without fracturing.
- ElasticityThe material returns exactly to its original dimensions after a temporary bending force is removed.
- BrittlenessThe material fractures suddenly with minimal plastic deformation when subjected to a sharp impact.
Answer
Ductility pairs with elongating under tensile stress; Malleability pairs with deforming into sheets under compressive loads; Elasticity pairs with returning to original dimensions; and Brittleness pairs with sudden fracture under impact.
Each pairing correctly aligns a fundamental mechanical property with its standard engineering definition. Ductility governs tension, malleability governs compression, elasticity governs temporary restorative deformation, and brittleness dictates failure under sudden impact.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Material behavior under distinct mechanical stresses (tension, compression, impact, and bending).