The diagram shows the stress versus strain curve for materials $A$ and $B$. From the curves,we infer that:

  • A
    $A$ is brittle but $B$ is ductile
  • B
    $A$ is ductile and $B$ is brittle
  • C
    Both $A$ and $B$ are ductile
  • D
    Both $A$ and $B$ are brittle

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