State what is meant by the compressive strength of a material

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Compressive strength refers to the maximum stress a material can withstand before yielding or fracturing. It is defined as the force applied per unit area, measured in units of pressure. The discussion clarifies that "strength" indicates the material's ability to resist undesirable outcomes like yielding or shattering under stress. Understanding this concept involves recognizing the relationship between stress and the material's structural integrity. Compressive strength is crucial for assessing material performance in various engineering applications.
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1. State what is meant by the compressive strength of a material


3. The answer given in the mark scheme says - (compressive) stress/F/A/pressure AND to
break/yield/shatter

does anyone know what the answer to this question is? i don't really understand! thanks.
 
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"Strength" usually means the amount of stress a material can withstand before something undesirable (like yield or fracture) occurs. Stress is measured in the same units as pressure, or force per unit area. Does this answer your question?
 

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