Which term is defined as a measure of the amount of stress that a material can endure before it fails by breaking or flowing?
A) elongation
B) strain
C) shortening
D) strength

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Strength is defined as the amount of stress a material can endure before it fails by breaking or flowing. Elongation and shortening are measures of how much a material stretches or compresses under stress, while strain is the measure of deformation caused by stress.

Which Term Is Defined as a Measure of the Amount