What is a mechanical property that describes the extent to which solid materials can be plastically deformed without fracturing?
Physics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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The mechanical property that describes the extent to which solid materials can be plastically deformed without fracturing is called ductility. Ductility is a measure of a material's ability to undergo significant plastic deformation before rupture or breaking. It is often characterized by the material's ability to be stretched into a wire when pulled in tension. Materials that exhibit high ductility, such as copper, aluminum, and gold, can withstand extensive plastic deformation before they fail, while brittle materials like glass and cast iron have very low ductility and may fracture with little to no plastic deformation