Easy - Properties of materials

Tensile strength is...

• The ability to resist pulling / stretching forces

• The ability to resist pushing / squashing forces

• The ability to resist scratching and denting

• The ability to resist sudden stress or shock

Compressive strength is...

• The ability to resist pulling / stretching forces

• The ability to resist pushing / squashing forces

• The ability to resist scratching and denting

• The ability to resist sudden stress or shock

Hardness is...

• The ability to resist bending forces

• The ability to resist pushing / squashing forces

• The ability to resist scratching and denting

• The ability to resist sudden stress or shock

Toughness is...

• The ability to bend in all directions without cracking

• The ability to resist pushing / squashing forces

• The ability to resist scratching and denting

• The ability to resist sudden stress or shock

The ability to bend in all directions without cracking is the definition of...

• Ductility

• Malleability

• Elasticity

• Plasticity

The ability to be stretched without cracking is...

• Ductility

• Malleability

• Elasticity

• Plasticity

The ability to return to original shape once force is removed is...

• Ductility

• Malleability

• Elasticity

• Plasticity

The ability to allow heat or electricity through the material is known as...

The ability to resist rusting is known as...