Properties of Materials Quiz

What is the ability of a material to resist pulling forces called?

• Compressive strength

• Tensile strength

• Stiffness

• Elasticity

Which property measures how fast heat moves through a material?

• Thermal expansion

• Electrical resistivity

• Density

• Thermal conductivity

What is the term for the ability of a material to be drawn or extruded into a wire-like form?

• Elasticity

• Toughness

• Plasticity

• Ductility

Which of the following is NOT a physical property of materials?

• Volume

• Density

• Mass

• Tensile strength

What is the ability of a material to change color when exposed to light called?

• Thermoelectricity

• Magneto-rheostatic

• Photochromacity

• Piezoelectricity

Which property of a material describes its ability to return to its original shape after deformation?

• Elasticity

• Plasticity

• Hardness

• Resilience

What is the term for the resistance of a material to scratching or indentation?

• Hardness

• Flexibility

• Elasticity

• Conductivity

Which property measures the amount of deformation a material can withstand before breaking?

• Elastic limit

• Yield strength

• Ultimate tensile strength

• Fracture toughness