The ability of a material to span horizontal distances with a minimum of support is called:
A. vaulting.
B. tensile strength.
C. tension.
D. buttressing.
E. compression.
B
Tensile strength refers to the amount of stretching stress a material can withstand before it breaks or bends.
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