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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 _____. ( Don't answer unless you know.)

tough

elastic

brittle

ductile

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The answer is brittle because it crumbles away even though it is tough.

c) Brittle
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