Which kind of strength describes a material's ability to withstand twisting?
A) compressive
B) shear
C) brute
D) tensile
E) flexible

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Shear strength describes a material's ability to withstand twisting or shearing forces. Compressive strength refers to the ability to resist squeezing or crushing, tensile strength refers to the ability to resist pulling or stretching, and flexibility refers to the ability to bend or flex without breaking. Brute strength is not a technical term used in materials science.

Which Kind of Strength Describes a Material's Ability to Withstand