GCSE D&T Unit 3 - Composite Materials

A composite material has enhanced properties through combining at least how many significantly different materials?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What is used within reinforced concrete to give it extra tensile strength?

• Aluminium Rods
• Copper Rods
• Steel Rods

What category of timber is plywood?

• Softwoods
• Hardwoods
• Manufactured Boards

To improve the overall aesthetic qualities of manufactured boards, what is the name given to a thin layer of natural wood placed on the outside of such material?

• Acrylic
• Veneer
• Flexiply

What does GRP stand for?

• Gloss Reinforced Polymer
• Glass Reinforced Plastic
• Green Real Plastic

Glass reinforced plastic (GRP), has a high strength to weight ratio, true or false?

• True
• False

CRP is like GRP, but uses ______ fibres instead?

• Copper
• Carbon
• Cardboard

Robotic materials are an example of a new or emerging technology?

• New
• Emerging