Identify whether the following statements are True or False:
$(a)$ If a body breaks immediately after the elastic limit,then this body is known as ......
$(b)$ An elastic body which can be stretched to cause large strains is called ......

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(A) The body is known as a $Brittle$ material. $A$ brittle material shows little to no plastic deformation before fracture.
$(b)$ An elastic body that can be stretched to cause large strains is called an $Elastomer$ (e.g.,rubber).

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