Physical Properties Quiz

Which of the following is a measurable physical property?

• Color

• Density

• Texture

• Shape

Which property measures how well a material can conduct electricity?

• Density

• Melting point

• Conductivity

• Coefficient of expansion

Which of the following is NOT an application of high thermal conductivity materials?

• Heat exchangers

• Refrigeration

• Soundproofing

• Heat sinks

What is intergranular corrosion?

• Corrosion that occurs between grains in a material

• Corrosion that occurs on the surface of a material

• Corrosion that occurs in the air

• Corrosion that occurs in water

What must engineers consider when choosing less dense materials?

• The color of the material

• The strength to weight ratio

• The temperature of the material

• The cost of the material

How is density often expressed?

• Pounds per square inch

• Grams per cubic centimeter

• Liters per kilogram

• Meters per second

What is the relationship between density and weight in materials?

• Density has no effect on weight

• Higher density means lower weight

• Density determines how much a component will weigh

• Density only affects color

Which Greek letter corresponds to 'Δ'?

• Delta

• Epsilon

• Zeta

• Eta

What is the Greek letter for 'I'?

• Iota

• Kappa

• Lambda

• Mu

What is the name of the Greek letter 'Ο'?

• Omicron

• Pi

• Rho

• Sigma