The second moment of area provides information about an object's
A) ability to resist bending.
B) ability to resist wear.
C) ability to absorb light.
D) ability to reflect light.

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The second moment of area, also known as the moment of inertia, measures an object's resistance to bending or flexing. It indicates how far an object's cross-sectional area is from its neutral axis, meaning it describes an object's ability to resist forces trying to cause it to bend or twist. Therefore, choice A is the best answer. Choices B, C, and D are not relevant to the concept of the second moment of area.

The Second Moment of Area Provides Information About an Object's