Malleability of a material can be defined as
A
Ability to undergo large permanent deformations in compression
B
Ability to recover its original form
C
Ability to undergo large permanent deformations in tension
D
All of the above
Correct Answer: Ability to undergo large permanent deformations in compression
Malleability is a physical property of metals that defines the ability to be hammered, pressed or rolled into thin sheets without breaking.