Which property of an alloy indicates its capacity to endure mechanical forces without undergoing permanent shape change?

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Ability to absorb energy without permanent deformationMaximum stress the material can bear while returning to its original formResistance to surface indentation or scratchingCapability to resist failure under repeated loadingNone of the above

Explanation

The elastic limit (or elastic strain) defines the maximum stress an alloy can sustain without experiencing permanent deformation. Resilience refers to energy absorption, hardness relates to surface resistance, and fatigue resistance concerns durability under cyclic stresses.