What is the difference between tensile strength and yield strength, and how do they compare in terms of a material's ability to withstand stress and deformation?

Tensile strength is the maximum stress a material can withstand before breaking, while yield strength is the stress at which a material begins to deform permanently. Tensile strength measures a material's ultimate strength, while yield strength indicates its ability to resist deformation. In general, materials with higher tensile strength can withstand more stress before breaking, while those with higher yield strength can resist deformation better.