Question

The impact tests can be used to _____________

(a) find out the absolute value of a material

(b) to determine the tensile strength of a material

(c) compare two specimens of similar composition and tensile strength

(d) to find the quantity of material

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Answer 1

The correct choice is (c) compare two specimens of similar composition and tensile strength

The explanation: The impact test can be used to compare two specimens that have a similar composition and tensile strength. It has no absolute value. The test used to determine the tensile strength of a material is the tension test.