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Mechanical Engineering · Q20

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 20

Q20

Slow plastic deformation of metals under a constant stress is known as

A.
Creep
Answer
B.
Fatigue
C.
Endurance
D.
Plastic deformation

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
creep is the tendency of a solid material to move slowly or deform permanently under the influence of mechanical stresses.