Hardness is a measure of the resistance of a material to _____________by an indenter.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
penetration
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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What will be an ideal response?
A waiter fills your water glass with ice water (containing many ice cubes) such that the liquid water is perfectly level with the rim of the glass. As the ice melts,
A) the liquid-water level decreases. B) the liquid-water level remains flush with the rim of the glass. C) the liquid water level rises, causing water to run down the outside of the glass.