The ____ of a metal is its ability to be bent repeatedly without exceeding its elastic limit and without failure.
A) shear strength
B) tensile strength
C) corrosion resistance
D) fatigue resistance

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The ability of a metal to be bent repeatedly without exceeding its elastic limit and without failure is called its fatigue resistance. Shear strength is the ability of a material to resist shear forces, tensile strength is the maximum stress a material can handle when stretched or pulled, and corrosion resistance is the ability of a material to withstand damage caused by chemical reactions with its environment.

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