Classification and Properties of Materials Test Review

The strength of a material which resists force when pulled is:

• compression strength

• tensile strength

The resistance to distortion by stress or force is known as:

• strength

• toughness

These materials are made of long chain molecules with smaller repeating units:

• polymers

• composities

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A force is defined as:

• stretch

• push or pull

The two main divisions of solids are crystalline and

• amorphous

• elastic

You push your finger into a ball of Play-Doh and it keeps its new shape. This is an example of:

• elasticity

• plasticity

Wringing out a wet towel is an example of __________ force.

• torsion

• shear

Toughness is the ability to absorb energy and resist

• fracture or breaking

• denting

The material that is most resistant to heat is

• metals

• ceramics

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A rubber band is stretched. It deforms, then returns to its original shape. This is an example of:

• elasticity

• plasticity