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The Charpy and Izod tests are used to measure:

1. Hardness
2. Creep resistance
3. Fatigue life
4. Impact toughness (energy absorbed in fracture)

Answer

D. Impact toughness (energy absorbed in fracture)

Solution

A notched specimen is struck by a pendulum.

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