Smart Materials Yr7

What is the role of a materials scientist?

• To design fashion trends

• To study and modify the properties of materials for specific applications

• To work on computer programming

• To teach physics and chemistry only

Which subjects does Material Science combine?

• History, Art, and Music

• Biology, Economics, and Geography

• Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering

• Mathematics, Literature, and Physical Education

What is a requirement to become a lecturer in Material Science?

• Completing a PhD

• Learning a second language

• Winning a science fair

• Starting a technology company

What are smart materials?

• Materials that can increase their size

• Materials that can change properties under specific conditions

• Materials used exclusively in smartphones

• Materials that are only used in space

What can shape memory alloys do?

• Become invisible under pressure

• Return to their original shape after being deformed

• Change color when heated

• Generate electricity when stretched

How are shape memory alloys used in jet engines?

• To make them quieter

• To make them lighter

• To improve fuel efficiency

• To increase the speed of sound

What is the ultimate aim of developing new materials according to the text?

• To win scientific awards

• To explore outer space

• To improve standards of living

• To create indestructible objects