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Introduction to Materials Science

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does it mean for an object to be malleable?

a)

Able to stretched without losing toughness

b)

Hard and breaks easily

c)

Able to be hammered out of shape without breaking

d)

The compactness of a material

2.

What does it mean for an object to be ductile?

a)

Able to stretched without losing toughness

b)

Hard and breaks easily

c)

Able to be hammered out of shape without breaking

d)

The compactness of a material

3.

What does it mean for an object to be brittle?

a)

Able to stretched without losing toughness

b)

Hard and breaks easily

c)

Able to be hammered out of shape without breaking

d)

The compactness of a material

4.

Which material is the most brittle?

a)

Aluminum

b)

Steel

c)

Copper

d)

Glass

5.

Glue is what type of material?

a)

Metal

b)

Ceramic

c)

Polymer

d)

Composite

6.

Carbon Fiber is what type of material?

a)

Metal

b)

Ceramic

c)

Polymer

d)

Composite

7.

Quartz is what type of material?

a)

Metal

b)

Ceramic

c)

Polymer

d)

Composite

8.

Titanium is what type of material?

a)

Metal

b)

Ceramic

c)

Polymer

d)

Composite

9.

Which material(s) undergo plastic deformation?

a)

Tile

b)

Paper Clip

c)

Popsicle Stick

d)

Plastic Bag

10.

Which material(s) undergo elastic deformation?

a)

Tile

b)

Paper Clip

c)

Popsicle Stick

d)

Plastic Bag

11.

Why is it important to consider the type of material used for a design?

a)

Affects the cost of the design

b)

Affects the criteria of the design

c)

Affects the strength/durability of the design

12.

You need to build a prototype of a design and need to choose a material that is easy to machine. Which type of material should you choose?

a)

Plastic

b)

Wood

c)

Metal

13.

You need to build a prototype of a design and need to choose a material that is strong and able to withstand the outdoor elements. You are not concerned about cost. Which type of material should you choose?

a)

Plastic

b)

Wood

c)

Metal

14.

Which type of material allows you to create unique 3D shapes?

a)

Plastic

b)

Wood

c)

Metal

15.

Which type of material does not bond well with glue?

a)

Plastic

b)

Wood

c)

Metal