Which of the following statements is true of the tensile and compressive strengths of a material?

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The tensile and compressive strengths of a material can indeed be significantly different. This is particularly true when comparing materials that behave differently under tension versus compression, such as brittle materials which are typically stronger in compression than in tension, contrary to what option B suggests. Option C is incorrect because brittle materials often have a significant difference in tensile and compressive strength, not small differences.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Tensile