What is the primary difference between hard and soft materials?

Exploring Hard and Soft Materials

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6th - 8th Grade
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Devyani Kashyap
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hard materials are always transparent while soft materials are opaque.
Hard materials resist deformation; soft materials are pliable.
Soft materials are more durable than hard materials.
Hard materials are always heavier than soft materials.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Give two examples of hard materials.
diamond, tungsten
wood
plastic
glass
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Give two examples of soft materials.
Rubber, Foam
Metal
Wood
Glass
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do hard materials typically respond to pressure compared to soft materials?
Soft materials are stronger than hard materials when subjected to pressure.
Hard materials resist deformation under pressure, while soft materials deform more easily.
Hard materials and soft materials respond to pressure in the same way.
Hard materials deform easily under pressure, while soft materials resist deformation.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what applications are hard materials commonly used?
Cutting tools, abrasives, industrial machinery, construction materials, protective coatings.
Household cleaning products
Textiles and fabrics
Food packaging materials
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some common characteristics of soft materials?
Low deformability
High tensile strength
High stiffness
Common characteristics of soft materials include low stiffness, high deformability, low tensile strength, and viscoelastic behavior.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the hardness of a material affect its durability?
Hardness has no effect on durability.
Hardness generally increases durability, but excessive hardness can lead to brittleness.
Brittleness is unrelated to the hardness of a material.
Increased hardness always makes materials more flexible.
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