GATE ME 2022 Set 2 — Question 16

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Which one of the following is the definition of ultimate tensile strength (UTS) obtained from a stress-strain test on a metal specimen?

Correct answer(B) The maximum load attained divided by the original cross-sectional areaSolutionUltimate Tensile Strength (UTS) is defined as the maximum engineering stress that a material can withstand before failure. In an engineering stress-strain test, it is calculated as the maximum load recorded during the test divided by the original cross-sectional area of the specimen. Option (A) describes the yield strength.Option (C) describes the true ultimate tensile strength.Option (D) describes the fracture stress.Turn this into a strength.Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer(B) The maximum load attained divided by the original cross-sectional areaSolutionUltimate Tensile Strength (UTS) is defined as the maximum engineering stress that a material can withstand before failure. In an engineering stress-strain test, it is calculated as the maximum load recorded during the test divided by the original cross-sectional area of the specimen. Option (A) describes the yield strength.Option (C) describes the true ultimate tensile strength.Option (D) describes the fracture stress.

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GATE ME 2022 Set 2 — Question 16

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