Materials Properties Quiz

What are the two main categories of material properties?

• Optical and Magnetic Properties

• Thermal and Electrical Properties

• Mechanical and Physical Properties

• Chemical and Biological Properties

Which of the following is a mechanical property?

• Density

• Tensile Strength

• Thermal Conductivity

• Color

What does tensile strength measure?

• Resistance to being compressed

• Resistance to being pulled apart

• Resistance to bending

• Resistance to heat

Which property is defined as the ability to absorb energy and deform without fracturing?

• Brittleness

• Toughness

• Elasticity

• Ductility

Which of the following is NOT a physical property?

• Color

• Density

• Melting Point

• Tensile Strength

What is compressive strength a measure of?

• Resistance to being crushed

• Resistance to being heated

• Resistance to being stretched

• Resistance to being twisted

Which of the following is a key focus of the lesson?

• History of design

• Applications of technology

• Properties of materials

• Chemical reactions of materials

What is the primary characteristic of ductility?

• Ability to resist heat

• Ability to be stretched into a wire

• Ability to absorb sound

• Ability to conduct electricity

Which property measures a material's ability to return to its original shape after deformation?

• Viscosity

• Hardness

• Elasticity

• Plasticity

What is the term for the maximum stress a material can withstand without permanent deformation?

• Yield Strength

• Ultimate Strength

• Fatigue Strength

• Shear Strength