Smart and Modern Materials Quiz

What is a smart material?

• A material that has been used for centuries

• A material that changes properties in response to stimuli

• A material that is always rigid

• A material that is only found in nature

Which of the following is an example of a Shape Memory Alloy (SMA)?

• Polymorph

• Nitinol (Nickel titanium)

• Thermochromic pigment

• Graphene

What does thermochromic pigment do?

• Changes color with light

• Remembers its original shape

• Changes color with heat

• Absorbs light and glows

What is the primary use of electroluminescent wires?

• To transmit sound

• To create flexible glowing signs

• To conduct electricity

• To insulate wires

Which material is known for its high strength-to-weight ratio?

• Glass

• Wood

• Titanium

• Copper

What is the unique property of phosphorescent pigment?

• It is a type of metal

• It glows in the dark

• It changes color with temperature

• It is transparent

What is Polymorph primarily used for?

• Creating flexible electronics

• Molding and shaping at low temperatures

• As a building material

• Conducting electricity

What type of material is Graphene?

• A type of plastic

• A single layer of carbon

• A composite material

• A type of metal

Which of the following is a characteristic of smart grease?

• It is a solid material

• It has magical shear characteristics

• It is used for insulation

• It is a type of paint

What is the main application of optical fiber?

• To create strong materials

• To make clothing

• To insulate electrical wires

• To transmit light for communication