Plastics (Junior Cert Applied Technology): Quizzes
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What are plastics made from?
What are plastics made from?
Crude oil and gas
What happens to thermoplastics when heated?
What happens to thermoplastics when heated?
They soften and can be reshaped
Can thermosetting plastics be recycled?
Can thermosetting plastics be recycled?
No, they are non-recyclable
What are thermosetting plastics commonly used for?
What are thermosetting plastics commonly used for?
Kitchenware and electrical appliances
Which properties describe acrylic?
Which properties describe acrylic?
Clear and strong
What is PVC commonly used for?
What is PVC commonly used for?
Pipes and construction
What does HIPS stand for?
What does HIPS stand for?
High Impact Polystyrene
Which property is characteristic of ABS plastic?
Which property is characteristic of ABS plastic?
Shockproof with a shiny finish
How does vacuum forming work?
How does vacuum forming work?
Heat plastic and shape with a vacuum
What products are made using vacuum forming?
What products are made using vacuum forming?
Dashboards and packaging
What is a strip heater used for when shaping plastics?
What is a strip heater used for when shaping plastics?
Bending plastics at angles
What should be used when drilling plastics to avoid cracks?
What should be used when drilling plastics to avoid cracks?
Special bits