Scientific Principles PP3 9189 Phase 1

Which of the following materials can be attracted by a magnet?

• Aluminum

• Brass

• Steel

• Copper

Which type of plastic is used for underground cold water mains pipes?

• MDPE

• ABS

• Polypropylene

• PVCu

What is the property of a material that resists bending, scratching, abrasion, or cutting?

• Malleability

• Ductility

• Hardness

• Tensile strength

Which material is used to manufacture light switches and plug sockets?

• Formica

• Vitreous china

• Bakelite

• Fireclay

What is the measure of how much force a material can cope with before being crushed?

• Shear strength

• Hardness

• Compressive strength

• Tensile strength

Which material is a good thermal conductor and is used in the heat exchanger coil in a hot water cylinder?

• Steel

• Copper

• Zinc

• Aluminum

What is the capacity of a material to be pulled, pushed, stretched, and deformed without breaking?

• Ductility

• Thermal conductivity

• Malleability

• Tensile strength

Which material is used to produce heavy-duty appliances such as shower trays and sinks?

• Fireclay

• Ceramic tiles

• Polypropylene

• Vitreous china

What is the ability of a material to allow an electrical charge or current to pass through it?

• Thermal conductivity

• Ductility

• Electrical conductivity

• Malleability

Which material is very malleable and can be bossed into shape?

• Steel

• Aluminum

• Copper

• Lead