Materials properties (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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What are the two main types of material properties?
What are the two main types of material properties?
Physical & mechanical
What defines physical properties of materials?
What defines physical properties of materials?
Observable without changing composition
Which material has high absorbency?
Which material has high absorbency?
Sponge
What does high density mean for a material?
What does high density mean for a material?
Feels heavy for its size
Why is copper excellent for electrical wires?
Why is copper excellent for electrical wires?
It's an excellent electrical conductor
Why are metals ideal for cooking pans?
Why are metals ideal for cooking pans?
They conduct heat very effectively
Why are polymers used to cover electrical cables?
Why are polymers used to cover electrical cables?
They are good insulators
What do mechanical properties describe?
What do mechanical properties describe?
How materials respond to applied forces
What is toughness in a material?
What is toughness in a material?
Absorbs impacts without breaking
What does malleability mean?
What does malleability mean?
Can be hammered into new shapes
Why is copper's ductility important for wiring?
Why is copper's ductility important for wiring?
It can be drawn out into thin wires
Why is PVC used for electrical cable coverings?
Why is PVC used for electrical cable coverings?
Excellent electrical insulation