Question

In the Brinell testing method, the load should be pressed for a minimum of ____________

(a) 1000 seconds

(b) 60 seconds

(c) 10 seconds

(d) 3 seconds

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Answer 1

Correct option is (c) 10 seconds

Best explanation: In the Brinell testing method, the test specimen is indented with a ball made of steel, with a diameter or 10 mm for a certain amount of time. The minimum time period is 10 seconds before the load is released.