Types (Junior Cert Wood Technology): Quizzes
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What happens to thermoplastics when they are heated?
What happens to thermoplastics when they are heated?
They become flexible
Can thermosetting plastics be reheated and remoulded after they set?
Can thermosetting plastics be reheated and remoulded after they set?
No, they cannot be remoulded
What type of plastic is acrylic?
What type of plastic is acrylic?
A thermoplastic
What type of plastic is polyurethane?
What type of plastic is polyurethane?
A thermosetting plastic
Which material is an example of a thermoplastic?
Which material is an example of a thermoplastic?
Polythene
Which material is an example of a thermosetting plastic?
Which material is an example of a thermosetting plastic?
Bakelite
What is polythene commonly used for?
What is polythene commonly used for?
Plastic bags
What is acrylic used for instead of glass?
What is acrylic used for instead of glass?
Windows and lenses
Which benefit do plastics have compared to wood?
Which benefit do plastics have compared to wood?
Resist moisture and pests
How does plastic water resistance compare to wood?
How does plastic water resistance compare to wood?
Plastics high, wood low
What is the durability of plastics compared to wood?
What is the durability of plastics compared to wood?
Plastics high, wood moderate
Which type of plastic is recyclable?
Which type of plastic is recyclable?
Thermoplastics