Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Elastic and plastic behaviour

Elastic and plastic behaviour — practice question

The diagram presents the stress-strain graph for two wires X and Y made from different materials, drawn up to their breaking points. The two wires start with identical dimensions. Which statement is not correct?

  • AMaterial X extends elastically.
  • BMaterial X extends more than material Y when loaded with the same force.
  • CMaterial X has a larger ultimate tensile stress.
  • DMaterial X is brittle.

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