6.2 Properties of Materials Quiz

Which property refers to a material's ability to be stretched into a wire?

• Plasticity

• Ductility

• Shear Strength

• Fatigue Strength

Which property measures a material's ability to resist forces that cause the internal structure to slide?

• Shear Strength

• Ductility

• Fatigue Strength

• Malleability

Brittle materials have what kind of proportionality in stress and strain?

• Inelastic

• Elastic

• Plastic

• Non-linear

What is a common use of understanding brittleness in materials?

• Designing flexible materials

• Designing heat-resistant materials

• Determining cooling processes

• Determining electrical properties

Which of the following is a brittle material?

• Rubber

• Glass

• Plastic

• Wood

How is ductility measured?

• By the amount of heat a material can absorb

• By the percentage of elongation in a tensile test

• By the electrical conductivity of a material

• By the amount of light a material can reflect

What is elasticity in materials?

• The ability to conduct electricity

• The tendency to return to original size and shape after a force is removed

• The ability to absorb water

• The tendency to change color when heated

What is often used to measure the stiffness of a material?

• Density

• Young’s modulus

• Temperature

• Color

Fracture toughness is crucial for materials used in which of the following applications?

• Solar panels

• Offshore oil platforms

• Textile manufacturing

• Food packaging

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What does the Charpy impact test evaluate in materials?

• Electrical conductivity

• Impact resistance

• Thermal expansion

• Chemical stability