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Q: The ability of a material to perform its intended function throughout its designed life without undergoing considerable deterioration is termed as:
  • A. hardness
  • B. strength
  • C. durability
  • D. elasticity
Correct Answer: Option C - Durability–The ability of a material to perform its intended function throughout its designed life without undergoing considerable deterioration. Hardness–Ability to resist scratch or abrasion. Toughness–Ability to resist fracture and impact loading. Elasticity–It is the property by virtue of which material deformed under the load is enabled to return to its original dimension when the load is removed.
C. Durability–The ability of a material to perform its intended function throughout its designed life without undergoing considerable deterioration. Hardness–Ability to resist scratch or abrasion. Toughness–Ability to resist fracture and impact loading. Elasticity–It is the property by virtue of which material deformed under the load is enabled to return to its original dimension when the load is removed.

Explanations:

Durability–The ability of a material to perform its intended function throughout its designed life without undergoing considerable deterioration. Hardness–Ability to resist scratch or abrasion. Toughness–Ability to resist fracture and impact loading. Elasticity–It is the property by virtue of which material deformed under the load is enabled to return to its original dimension when the load is removed.