Metals AP3 Year 8

Which of the following is a characteristic of ferrous metals?

• They contain iron

• They are always non-magnetic

• They do not rust

• They are poor conductors of electricity

Which of the following is a non-ferrous metal?

• Steel

• Copper

• Cast iron

• Wrought iron

What is an alloy?

• A pure metal

• A mixture of two or more metals

• A type of plastic

• A non-metallic element

Which property describes a material’s ability to conduct electricity?

• Malleability

• Conductivity

• Ductility

• Hardness

What does malleability mean?

• The ability to be drawn into wires

• The ability to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking

• The ability to conduct heat

• The ability to resist corrosion

Which property allows a metal to be drawn into thin wires?

• Ductility

• Brittleness

• Malleability

• Hardness

Which of the following is a symbol for a resistor in an electrical circuit diagram?

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What is the main use of a capacitor in an electrical circuit?

• To store electrical energy

• To cut wires

• To join two wires

• To measure current

Which tool is best for cutting thin sheets of metal?

• Tin snips

• Hammer

• Soldering iron

• Screwdriver

What is the primary use of a wire cutter?

• To cut wires

• To solder components

• To measure voltage

• To bend metal sheets