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Mechanical Properties

Mechanical properties refer to the physical characteristics of materials that describe how they respond to forces or loads. Key properties include tensile strength (how much force a material can withstand while being pulled), elasticity (how well a material can stretch and then return to its original shape), hardness (resistance to indentation or scratching), and ductility (how easily a material can be shaped or stretched without breaking). Understanding these properties helps engineers and designers choose the right materials for various applications, ensuring safety and functionality in structures, machinery, and everyday products.

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    Mechanical properties refer to how materials respond to forces and stresses. Key properties include tensile strength (how much pulling force a material can withstand), ductility (how much a material can stretch before breaking), hardness (resistance to indentation or scratching), and elasticity (how much a material can deform and return to its original shape). Understanding these properties helps in selecting materials for different applications, such as construction or manufacturing, ensuring they can endure various loads and conditions without failing.