Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question assesses knowledge of the stress-strain curve for ductile materials and the concept of yielding. The key terms are 'yield point' and 'permanent deformation' (plastic deformation).
• Elastic Deformation: A temporary change in shape that is recovered when the load is removed.
• Plastic Deformation: A permanent change in shape that remains after the load is removed.
• Yield Point: The point on the stress-strain curve that marks the transition from elastic to plastic behavior.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Analyze Statement I: "The stage at which the change of shape of material becomes more rapid than the increase of force is called 'yield point'."
This statement is correct. On a typical stress-strain diagram for a material like mild steel, there is an elastic region where stress is proportional to strain (Hooke's Law). The 'yield point' is the point where the material starts to deform plastically. At this point (specifically, the lower yield point), the material undergoes a large increase in strain (change of shape) with little or no increase in stress (force). This is exactly what the statement describes. This phenomenon is called yielding.
Analyze Statement II: "After yield point the change of shape is permanent".
This statement is also correct. The yield point marks the end of the elastic region and the beginning of the plastic region. Any deformation that occurs beyond the yield point is plastic deformation, which means it is permanent. If the load is removed after the material has been stressed beyond its yield point, the material will not return to its original shape and dimensions. It will have a permanent set or permanent deformation.
Conclusion:
Both statements accurately describe key characteristics of the yielding phenomenon in materials. Statement I describes the behavior at the yield point, and Statement II describes the consequence of deforming beyond the yield point.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.