Selection of Materials (Junior Cert Applied Technology): Quizzes
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What does choosing materials ensure in product design?
What does choosing materials ensure in product design?
Quality & eco-friendliness
What are mechanical properties?
What are mechanical properties?
How material behaves under stress
What is thermal stability?
What is thermal stability?
If material keeps properties at high temp
What is an Ashby chart?
What is an Ashby chart?
Graph comparing material properties
Which are main considerations for choosing materials?
Which are main considerations for choosing materials?
Mechanical, thermal, cost, availability
What are the key properties of metals?
What are the key properties of metals?
Strong & heat resistant
What are plastics known for?
What are plastics known for?
Cost-saving & flexible
Why is aluminium used in planes?
Why is aluminium used in planes?
It is light
Why is carbon fibre popular in cars?
Why is carbon fibre popular in cars?
Strength & lightness
Why are plastics good for electronics?
Why are plastics good for electronics?
They insulate electricity
What challenge involves not thinking ahead about expenses?
What challenge involves not thinking ahead about expenses?
Ignoring future costs
What common mistake involves not thinking about the environment?
What common mistake involves not thinking about the environment?
Not considering environmental effects