When a mass suspended from a test sample causes the sample to change shape over a period of time, the strain is called ____.
A) fatigue
B) stress
C) tension
D) creep

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When a material changes shape over a period of time due to a constant stress, this phenomenon is referred to as creep. It is particularly observed in materials subjected to high levels of stress at elevated temperatures, but can occur at room temperature in certain materials as well.

When a Mass Suspended from a Test Sample Causes the Sample