A. The amount of energy stored in a material
B. The internal resistance of a material to deformation
C. The temperature at which a material melts
D. The weight of a material
Answer: The internal resistance of a material to deformation
What does the term ‘stress’ refer to in materials science?
Additional Information: Stress is defined as the internal resistance offered by a material to deformation, calculated as force per unit area.
Subjects: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering