Mechanical systems

What does malleable mean?

• able to be shaped
• will break easily
• can be used for wire
• is shiny

The ability of a material to deform, usually by stretching along its length. This property allows us to make wires.

• conductivity
• ductility
• malleability
• hardness

The ability of a material to be shaped in all directions without cracking or breaking.

• hardness
• ductility
• malleability
• conductivity

Brittle means...

• bends easily 
• breaks if you bend it 
• scratches easily

Flexible means...

• bends easily 
• breaks if you bend it 
• scratches easily

______________________ is the material’s ability to return to its near original shape after a stress has been applied and removed.

• Ductility
• Brittleness
• Elasticity
• Hardness

which of these represent a force ?

• hardness
• tensile
• elasticity 
• ductility

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What is the primary characteristic of torsion force?

• Twisting

• Compressing

• Pulling

Which physical property best describes this object?

• brittle

• elasticity

• plasticity

• flexible

Mechanical properties of materials involve a reaction to ____.

• chemicals

• an applied force

• another material

• weather

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