P3 Material

Front

List of materials in the syllabus

Back

Wood

Glass

Rubber

Metals

Fabrics

Plastics

Ceramic

Front

Strength

Back

Ability to be pulled without breaking.

Front

Flexibility

Back

Ability to be bend without breaking

Front

Transparency

Back

Amount of light that can pass through it

Front

Waterproof

Back

Waterproof material does not absorb water

Front

Ability to float or sink in water

Back

Can Float or Sink in Water

Front

Which material Q, R, S or T is most suitable for making part X? Give a reason for your answer.

Back

Claim: Material S.

Evidence (property in superlative):

S is the most flexible.

Reason (usage of part X):

User can wear part  X easily.

Front

Which one of the materials, J, K, L or M is most suitable for making part A of the spade. Explain your answer.

Back

Claim: Material K.

Evidence (property in superlative):

K is the strongest.

Reason (usage – Part A):

Part A will be the most difficult to break when the spade is used.