INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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Which type of strength resists fracture during compression?

Compressive
Tensile
Flexural
Shear

The correct answer is: Compressive

Compressive strength is the resistance of a material to forces pushing together or squeezing it. In other words, it is the strength that allows a material to withstand compression or being pressed together without breaking or fracturing. On the other hand, tensile strength is the resistance of a material to being stretched or pulled apart, which is not relevant to the given question. Flexural strength is the ability of a material to resist bending or twisting, which is also not relevant to the question. Shear strength is the resistance of a material to forces sliding or parallel to each other, which is again not relevant to the question. Therefore, answer A, Compressive, is the correct answer as it directly responds to the type of strength that resists fracture during compression.