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Q: The percentage reduction in area is computed by conducting which type of test on mild steel?
  • A. Torsion test
  • B. Shear test
  • C. Tensile test
  • D. Compression test
Correct Answer: Option C - To conduct a tensile test on a mild steel specimen and determine the following - Limit of proportionality, Elastic limit, Yield strength, Ultimate strength, Young's modulus of elasticity, Percentage elongation, Percentage reduction in area.
C. To conduct a tensile test on a mild steel specimen and determine the following - Limit of proportionality, Elastic limit, Yield strength, Ultimate strength, Young's modulus of elasticity, Percentage elongation, Percentage reduction in area.

Explanations:

To conduct a tensile test on a mild steel specimen and determine the following - Limit of proportionality, Elastic limit, Yield strength, Ultimate strength, Young's modulus of elasticity, Percentage elongation, Percentage reduction in area.