Question:medium

One of the following is not a strengthening mechanism:

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Annealing is the exact opposite of cold working.
While cold working increases strength and decreases ductility, annealing decreases strength and restores ductility.
Updated On: Jul 7, 2026
  • Cold working
  • Precipitation hardening
  • Strain aging
  • Annealing
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The Correct Option is D

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