Which of the following is not a critical factor that contributes to a brittle fracture?
A) The material's fracture toughness
B) Maximum operating temperature
C) Stress concentration at a flaw
D) Magnitude of the residual stresses

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Maximum operating temperature is not a critical factor that contributes to a brittle fracture. Although high temperatures can affect a material's mechanical properties, brittle fracture is primarily influenced by the material's fracture toughness, stress concentration at a flaw, and magnitude of the residual stresses.

Which of the Following Is Not a Critical Factor That