What does the term ‘yield strength’ signify in materials?

A. The maximum load a material can withstand
B. The stress at which a material begins to deform plastically
C. The point of fracture in a material
D. The tensile strength of a material

Answer: The stress at which a material begins to deform plastically


Additional Information: Yield strength is defined as the stress at which a material begins to deform plastically, indicating the limit of its elastic behavior.


Subjects: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering

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