BGE PMW - Material Properties

What is a key advantage of metals in manufacturing?

• They are not sustainable.

• They can be easily recycled.

• They are always lightweight.

• They are non-conductive.

Which of the following is a property of non-ferrous metals?

• They are prone to rust.

• They contain iron.

• They have low melting points.

• They are magnetic.

What is a disadvantage of using metals?

• They are always expensive.

• They can corrode or rust.

• They cannot be recycled.

• They are non-malleable.

Which metal is an example of a non-ferrous metal?

• Copper

• Cast iron

• Wrought iron

• Mild steel

What is an alloy?

• A non-recyclable metal

• A metal combined with other elements

• A type of ferrous metal

• A pure metal

Which of the following is a type of ferrous metal?

• Brass

• Stainless steel

• Gold

• Aluminium

What is a characteristic of ductile materials?

• They cannot be shaped.

• They can be drawn into thin wires.

• They are brittle.

• They are non-conductive.

Why are non-ferrous metals often recycled?

• They are expensive as raw materials.

• They are less prone to rust.

• They are not in demand.

• They are inexpensive.