GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Yes, after certain magnitude of load the wire has the tendency to stretch itself for a large amount of deformation as compared to a rubber band. This implies that the wire is both elastic as well as ductile.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ductility is the ability of a material to be drawn or plastically deformed without fracture. It is therefore an indication of how ‘soft’ or malleable the material is. The ductility of steels varies depending on the types and levels of alloying elements present.

Detailed explanation-3: -For example, when you stretch a rubber band, it elastically returns to its original shape after you release it. Ductile deformation occurs when enough stress is applied to a material that the changes in its shape are permanent, and the material is no longer able to revert to its original shape.

Detailed explanation-4: -In contrast, ductility is the ability of a solid material to deform under tensile stress. Practically, a ductile material is a material that can easily be stretched into a wire when pulled as shown in the figure below. Recall pulling is applying tensile stress.