Flexibility (Junior Cert Applied Technology): Quizzes
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What is flexibility in materials?
What is flexibility in materials?
Ability to bend without breaking
What does stiffness measure in a material?
What does stiffness measure in a material?
Resistance to bending
What is plasticity?
What is plasticity?
Ability to reshape permanently by stress
What does malleability describe?
What does malleability describe?
Ability to be shaped by pressure
In what units is stiffness often measured?
In what units is stiffness often measured?
Pascals
How is flexibility measured?
How is flexibility measured?
By angle or radius of bending
Which pairing correctly shows flexible vs stiff materials?
Which pairing correctly shows flexible vs stiff materials?
Rubber bands vs steel rods
Which processes are plasticity and malleability critical for?
Which processes are plasticity and malleability critical for?
Stamping and forging
Where are elastomers commonly used?
Where are elastomers commonly used?
Sports gear and clothing
Why are plastics widely used in packaging and electronics?
Why are plastics widely used in packaging and electronics?
Due to their versatility
Where are thin metals vital as flexible structural parts?
Where are thin metals vital as flexible structural parts?
Construction and automotive