Engineering Materials Flashcard

Front

What are the two basic categories of engineering materials?

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Metals and Non-Metals

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Which of the following is NOT a mechanical property of materials? Elasticity, Corrosive Resistance, Ductility, Thermal Conductivity

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Thermal Conductivity

Front

What is the primary function of an engineering material?

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To withstand applied loading

Front

Which property allows metals to be beaten into thinner sheets?

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Malleability

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What is the general physical property of metals regarding their appearance?

Back

Shiny appearance

Front

Which metal is known for its high malleability? Options: Aluminum, Copper, Gold, Iron

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Gold

Front

What is a characteristic of ceramic materials?

Back

High durability

Front

Which property of polymers makes them resistant to corrosion?

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Chemical inertness

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What is the best material for engineering purposes?

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The material that serves the desired objective at minimum cost

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What happens to metals when they are burned in the presence of oxygen?

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They form metallic oxides