What is the difference between hardness and compaction force?

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Hardness refers to the resistance of a material to deformation, while compaction force is the force applied to compact a material.

Hardness is a measure of how resistant a material is to scratching or indentation.
Compaction force is the force applied to compress or compact a material, such as in soil compaction.
Hardness is typically measured using tests like Rockwell or Vickers hardness tests.
Compaction force is often measured in pounds or newtons depending on the application.
Hardness is an intrinsic property of a material, while compaction force is an external force applied to the material.

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