WorksheetsIntroduction to Materials Science
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does it mean for an object to be malleable?
Able to stretched without losing toughness
Hard and breaks easily
Able to be hammered out of shape without breaking
The compactness of a material
What does it mean for an object to be ductile?
Able to stretched without losing toughness
Hard and breaks easily
Able to be hammered out of shape without breaking
The compactness of a material
What does it mean for an object to be brittle?
Able to stretched without losing toughness
Hard and breaks easily
Able to be hammered out of shape without breaking
The compactness of a material
Which material is the most brittle?
Aluminum
Steel
Copper
Glass
Glue is what type of material?
Metal
Ceramic
Polymer
Composite
Carbon Fiber is what type of material?
Metal
Ceramic
Polymer
Composite
Quartz is what type of material?
Metal
Ceramic
Polymer
Composite
Titanium is what type of material?
Metal
Ceramic
Polymer
Composite
Which material(s) undergo plastic deformation?
Tile
Paper Clip
Popsicle Stick
Plastic Bag
Which material(s) undergo elastic deformation?
Tile
Paper Clip
Popsicle Stick
Plastic Bag
Why is it important to consider the type of material used for a design?
Affects the cost of the design
Affects the criteria of the design
Affects the strength/durability of the design
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?
Plastic
Wood
Metal
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?
Plastic
Wood
Metal
Which type of material allows you to create unique 3D shapes?
Plastic
Wood
Metal
Which type of material does not bond well with glue?
Plastic
Wood
Metal
