Class of 2025 - Review of Plastics

Which of the following has motivated the development of bio-plastics?

• Environmental concerns

• Cost reduction

• Technological advancement

• Consumer demand

What considerations must designers take into account when selecting materials?

• Cost, durability, and aesthetics

• Only the color of the material

• The availability of the material

• The brand of the material

Which of the following materials is known for its high impact strength and is commonly used in automotive parts and toys?

• HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene)

• PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)

• PE (Polyethylene)

• PP (Polypropylene)

• ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)

Which of the following materials is known for its excellent adhesive properties and high mechanical strength?

• Polyurethane

• Urea-formaldehyde

• Melamine resin

• Epoxy resin

In which design contexts are different types of plastics used?

• Automotive design

• Packaging design

• Medical equipment design

• All of the above

Fill in the blank: The Latin term 'plasticus' means 'that may be _______'.

• molded

• broken

• painted

• discarded

Fill in the blank: The Greek term 'plastikós' means 'capable of being _______ or moulded'.

• shaped

• broken

• painted

• dissolved

What were early plastics based on?

• Metal

• Rubber

• Wood

• Glass

What led to the invention of Bakelite and polyethylene?

• Demand for new materials after WWI

• Discovery of oil

• Industrial Revolution

• Space exploration

During WWII, what material was used to replace silk for parachutes?

• Cotton

• Nylon

• Polyester

• Wool