Material properties

What are physical properties of materials?

• How a material behaves when manipulated

• Traits a material has before it is used

• The color and texture of a material

• The cost of the material

What does absorbency refer to in materials?

• The ability to be stretched into wire

• The ability to soak up moisture, light, or heat

• The ability to conduct electricity

• The ability to withstand compression

Which material is known for its good electrical conductivity?

• Copper

• Kevlar

• Cotton

• Pine

What property makes a material malleable?

• Being able to bend or shape easily

• Being able to absorb shock

• Being hard to break or snap

• Being able to be stretched

Which material is not a good conductor of heat?

• Copper

• Pine

• Steel

• Lead

What is the significance of density in materials?

• It indicates how absorbent a material is

• It shows how flexible a material is

• It measures how solid a material is

• It determines how well a material can conduct electricity

Which material is considered tough and is used in bulletproof vests?

• Cotton

• Oak

• Kevlar

• Acrylic

What does fusibility mean for a material?

• The ability to withstand impact without damage

• The ability to be heated and joined to another material when cooled

• The ability to conduct heat

• The ability to be stretched into wire

Which material is known for its high elasticity?

• Pine

• Elastane

• Steel

• Paper

What property is important for a material to withstand compression, tension, and shear?

• Malleability

• Ductility

• Strength

• Fusibility