Which term describes the ability to withstand blows or sudden shocks without breaking?

• A. Durability
• B. Toughness
• C. Recycle
• D. Reduce

Answer: (B)

Toughness is the ability of a material to absorb energy and resist fracturing when it’s subjected to sudden impacts or shocks. It combines how strong and how ductile a material is, so it can bend or deform a little and dissipate energy rather than crack or break. This is exactly what’s described by “withstand blows or sudden shocks without breaking.” In contrast, durability is about lasting performance over time under wear and environmental conditions, while recycle and reduce relate to environmental actions, not a material’s physical behavior. So the term that fits best is toughness.