State what is meant by the compressive strength of a material

[CharS]

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.

 

[Mapes]

"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?