Strength, Hardness & Durability

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Strength, Hardness & Durability

Strength Test Tower

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Craftling — Strength, Hardness & Durability Strength Test Tower

Hi!

I'm Craftling.

Welcome to Strength Test Tower!

Will you help me investigate strength, hardness & durability?

The Grumblies have mixed up our clues.

Let's check the evidence!

Strength, hardness and durability are different properties.

Supporting a load, resisting scratches and resisting wear require different tests.

Which test matters most for this support beam?

  • A. Only its color
  • B. The load test
  • C. Only the scratch test

The answer is B: The load test

Our table says A resists scratches but breaks under the test load;

B scratches more easily but supports the load.

For the model support beam, B fits the given requirement.

That clue helps us make sense of this place.

A scratch-resistant material is not automatically the strongest beam.

Use evidence relevant to the intended job.

Which sample supports the stated load?

  • A. B
  • B. A
  • C. Neither despite B holding it

The answer is A: B

Our table says A resists scratches but breaks under the test load;

B scratches more easily but supports the load.

For the model support beam, B fits the given requirement.

Hmm...

how does that connect to our first clue?

Our table says A resists scratches but breaks under the test load;

B scratches more easily but supports the load.

For the model support beam, B fits the given requirement.

Does hardness guarantee strength in every use?

  • A. Yes
  • B. Only if it is shiny
  • C. No

The answer is C: No

Strength, hardness and durability are different properties.

Supporting a load, resisting scratches and resisting wear require different tests.

Nice investigating!

You've been following the evidence.

Let's bring our clues together before the adventure.

Strength, hardness and durability are different properties.

A scratch-resistant material is not automatically the strongest beam.

Our table says A resists scratches but breaks under the test load;

B scratches more easily but supports the load.

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