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If a material, such as diamond, is very strong but gives way (ruptures) quickly when a crack forms, then it is considered _____.

a.tough
b.elastic
c.brittle

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brittle is the answer for this problem
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If my memory serves me well, correct answer looks like this: If a material, such as diamond, is very strong but gives way (ruptures) quickly when a crack forms, then it is considered c.brittle.