Which term describes the property that defines how much force a material can withstand before breaking?

• A. Electrical conductivity
• B. Tensile strength
• C. Durability
• D. Ripple effect

Answer: (B)

This question is about how strong a material is under pulling forces. Tensile strength describes the maximum force a material can withstand before it fractures, expressed as stress (force per unit area, such as MPa). It’s measured in a tensile test by pulling a specimen until it breaks, with the stress at fracture called the ultimate tensile strength. This metric helps designers choose materials that won’t fail under load. The other options relate to different properties: electrical conductivity is about carrying electricity, durability concerns how long something lasts under use, and ripple effect isn’t a material property. So the term that fits is tensile strength.