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The Vickers hardness test uses a:

1. Steel ball indenter
2. Conical diamond indenter
3. Square-based diamond pyramid indenter
4. Rubber indenter

Answer

C. Square-based diamond pyramid indenter

Solution

The included angle between opposite faces is 136°.

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