Define brittleness. - Vidyadip

MCQ

Define brittleness.

A
Tendency to break when force is applied.
B
Tendency to roll into rods.
C
Tendency to become soft on heating.
D
None of above.

✓

Answer

Tendency to break when force is applied.

Explanation:

When a force (e.g. a hammer) is applied on a substance and it breaks easily, it is said to be brittle.

Non - metals are generally brittle in nature, i.e. they break when hammered.

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