Size of the permanent indentation produced under a static load
Resistance to plastic deformation
Energy of impact
Diagonal length of the indentation by a pyramidal indenter
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The Correct Option isC
Solution and Explanation
Concept:
Dynamic hardness testing measures hardness based on the behavior of a material under impact loading rather than static loading.
Step 1: Understand dynamic hardness.
In dynamic hardness tests:
• an indenter is dropped or impacts the surface
• energy absorption is measured
• hardness is related to energy loss or rebound behavior
Step 2: Key measurement parameter.
Hardness is determined using:
\[
\text{impact energy absorbed or rebound energy}
\]
Thus, it depends on energy of impact.
Step 3: Evaluate options.
• (A) static indentation → Brinell/Vickers
• (B) general definition, not specific measurement
• (D) Vickers hardness
• (C) correct dynamic basis
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{Energy of impact}}
\]