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Mechanical Engineering · Q284

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 284

Q284

Which of the following property is desirable in parts subjected to shock and impact loads?

A.
Strength
B.
Stiffness
C.
Brittleness
D.
Toughness
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Toughness is Property of a material that enables it to absorb and distribute within itself relatively large amounts of energy (both stresses and strains) of repeated impacts and/or shocks, and undergo considerable deformation before fracturing or failing