Asked in KMU Centralized Admission Test 2021 2021Moderate

Which of the following does not show anisotropy?

Correct answer: C. Glass

  • A. Diamond
  • B. Graphite
  • C. Glass
  • D. Rock salt

Explanation

Glass is an isotropic material, meaning its properties are the same in all directions. It lacks the ordered crystalline structure that leads to anisotropy in materials like diamond and graphite.Anisotropy refers to the property of a material exhibiting different physical properties along different axes.

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