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Question
Materials that undergo plastic deformation before breaking are called __________________?
A
Brittle
B
Ductile
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C
Amorphous
D
Polymers
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A
Brittle
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B
Ductile
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C
Amorphous
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D
Polymers
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Explanation
Ductile materials can undergo significant plastic (permanent) deformation before fracturing, unlike brittle materials which break with little prior deformation.
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