Physics A-Level
Brittle versus ductile force–extension graphs
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Brittle behaviour means a material fractures with little or no plastic deformation, which is distinct from stiffness, whereas ductile copper shows a large plastic region.
Topics that use Brittle versus ductile force–extension graphs
- Bulk properties of solids (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Breaking stress
- Conservation of energy
- Conservation of energy in mechanical systems
- Density
- Dissipation of energy during plastic deformation
- Elastic limit
- Elastic potential energy stored in deformed materials
- Elastic strain energy
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