ductility malleability elasticity Flashcards
1
Q
What is a ductility
A
the ability to deform under tensile stress
2
Q
what is a ductile material used for
A
it is used in wires
3
Q
What is a malleability
A
malleability is the ability to deform under compressive stress.
4
Q
what is a malleable material used for
A
it can be hammered into shape like metal
5
Q
What is elasticity
A
the ability to resume normal shape after being stretched or compressed
