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Option A - Strength of materials– When a material is subjected to an external load, the system undergoes a deformation. The material in turn, offers resistance against this deformation. This resistance is offered by virtue of the strength of the material.
A. Strength of materials– When a material is subjected to an external load, the system undergoes a deformation. The material in turn, offers resistance against this deformation. This resistance is offered by virtue of the strength of the material.