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1.1 Materials and applications

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mechanical properties are associated with....

a)

how a material reacts to an external force

b)

the actual make-up or structure of the material

c)

the ability to being crushed or shortened

d)

the ability to absorb impact force without fracture

2.

Physical properties are associated with...

a)

the actual make-up or structure of the material

b)

how a material reacts to an external force

c)

the ability to resist sliding forces on a parallel plane

d)

the ability to withstand twisting forces

3.

Malleability is the ability of a material to

a)

withstand impact.

b)

resist indentation, abrasion and wear.

c)

be plastictally deformed by a compressive force.

d)

be plastically deformed by a tensile force.

4.

The drill would need to have what property?

a)

Malleability

b)

Ductility

c)

Conductivity

d)

Hardness

5.

Hardness is the ability of a material to

a)

resist indentation, abrasion and wear.

b)

carry an electrical charge.

c)

resist impact.

d)

to be drawn into a wire.

6.

Toughness is

a)

the ability of a material to resist indentation, abrasion and wear.

b)

the ability of a material to withstand impact.

c)

carry an electrical charge.

d)

the ability to be draw into a wire.

7.

Ductility is

a)

when a material can be plastically deformed into shape using a compresive force.

b)

the ability of a material to resist fracture from a tensile force

c)

when a material can be plastically deformed into shape using a tensile force.

d)

the ability of a material to resist fracture from a compresive force.

8.

To draw a material into a wire the material would need to possess which mechanical property?

a)

Elasticity

b)

Malleability

c)

Tenacity

d)

Ductility

9.

Which of the following is not a material property?

a)

Malleability

b)

Strength to weight ratio

c)

Magnetism

d)

Cost

10.

What do materials undergoing plastic deformation do?

a)

Change their shape when under a load, but return to their original shape when the load is removed.

b)

Change their shape when under a load, but they remain permanently deformed when the load is removed.

c)

Break or crumble rather than change their shape under a load.

d)

Can easily be shaped by hammering or rolling, and they keep their new shape. Some materials can be more easily shaped when heated.

11.

Tensile strength is

a)

The ability of a material to resist a pulling, stretching force.

b)

Required in a window

c)

The ability of a material to resist a squashing force

d)

The ability of a material to be drawn into a wire

12.

The rope between the tug and the ship would need to have good

a)

Ductility

b)

Hardness

c)

Tensile strength

d)

Malleability

13.

Which material has the best stregth to weight ratio?

a)

Steel

b)

Aluminium

c)

Titanium

14.

Opaque is where:

a)

it prevents light travelling through the material

b)

it allows light through but diffuses the light

c)

allows light to pass through easily

15.

Thermal expansion:

a)

the increase in material volume in response to a heat input

b)

prevents the transfer of heat through the material

c)

allows the transfer of heat energy through the material

16.

Density is:

a)

the mass of the material in a standard volume of space

b)

the weight of a material

c)

whether an item will sink or float in a volume of water

d)

how strength to weight ratio works

17.

In the picture the can has been distorted using what kind of force?

a)

compression

b)

tension

c)

torsion

d)

bending

18.

The diagram shows what kind of deforming?

a)

compression

b)

shear

c)

torsion

d)

bending

19.

Fusibility is used when casting metals. This is the process of:

a)

converting a solid to a liquid or molten state usually by heat

b)

converting a solid into only a molten state

c)

using heat to change the properties of the material

20.
Aluminium is a light material.
a)
true
b)
false
21.

Which of the following is a non-ferrous metal?

a)

copper

b)

steel

c)

iron

22.

If a metal is corrosion-resistant, it means that it ...

a)

oxidizes quickly

b)

oxidizes slowly

c)

stops electrical flow

23.

The conductivity of a metal is its ability to ...

a)

transport heat and electricity

b)

be machined easily

c)

withstand heavy preasure

24.

An alloy is ...

a)

one of the basic elements (Al) in the Periodic Table

b)

a metal that consists of two or more metals or metalloids

c)

a construction made up of two or more components welded together

25.

Metals, such as steel, contain Iron and therefore need to be protected from corrosion caused by exposure to air and water. What category of metals is this?

a)

Ferrous Metals

b)

Non-Ferrous metals

26.

Metals which do not contain Iron, are more resistant to corrosion and require less maintenance. Which category of metals is this?

a)

Ferrous metals

b)

non-ferrous metals

27.

Which category of metals require protection using a variety of finishes, including special oil based paints, electroplating processes such as galvanising, and plastic dip coating.

a)

Ferrous Metals

b)

Non Ferrous Metals

28.

Which of the following are Reasons for using an alloy? (choose 3)

a)

You may need a material with improved Strength-to-weight ration

b)

You may need a material with improved Appearance.

c)

You may need a material with improved Strength in tension, compression or torsion.

d)

You may need a material with improved Corrosion resistance

e)

You may need a material with improved Safety

29.

Select the three materials that are non-ferrous

a)

aluminium

b)

titanium

c)

tin

d)

cast iron

30.

Select three materials that are ferrous metals

a)

low carbon steel

b)

cast iron

c)

medium carbon steel

d)

pewter

e)

zinc

31.

Select three materials that are alloys

a)

bronze

b)

duralumin

c)

die steel

d)

zinc

e)

tin

32.

Tick the 2 categories of wood.

a)

manufactured

b)

natural

c)

chemically made

33.
What is the difference between the grain of Softwoods and Hardwoods?
a)
Softwoods have straight, hard to see grain.
b)
Softwoods have very visible grain and often have knots.
c)
Hardwoods have easy to see grain and growth rings
d)
Hardwoods have knots
34.

Name the type of tree that has needles and is generally triangular in shape .

a)

Deciduous

b)

Root

c)

Coniferous

d)

Grass

35.
Which type of wood is cheaper?
a)
softwood
b)
hardwood
36.

Which woods are more likely to have knots in?

a)

Softwood

b)

Hardwood

37.

Select two soft wood materials

a)

douglas fir

b)

redwood

c)

aeroply

d)

beech

38.

Select two of the following: manufactured boards

a)

marine plywood

b)

aeroply

c)

birch

d)

larch

39.

Which of the following are hardwoods (select two)

a)

mahogany

b)

ash

c)

cedar

d)

MDF

40.

True or false: hardwoods come from broad-leafed (deciduous) trees

a)

True

b)

False

41.

True or false: Manufactured boards are not available in larger sizes than solid wood

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Select the three correct categories of plastics

a)

Thermoplastic

b)

Thermosetting polymer

c)

Elastomer

d)

Monomer

e)

Polymer

43.

Which two materials are thermosetting polymers?

a)

Urea formaldehyde

b)

epoxy resin

c)

Silicone

d)

high impact polystyrene

44.

Which is the correct definition of a thermoplastic?

a)

A material that can be repeatedly heated and reshaped which can then be recycled

b)

a material when heated undergoes a chemical change where molecules form rigid cross links, these cannot be reheated or reshaped

c)

a material which at room temperature can be deformed under pressure and then when released will return to it's original shape

45.

Which two of these are thermoplastics?

a)

Low density polyethylene

b)

Polyester resin

c)

neoprene

d)

nylon

46.

Which two of these materials are elastomers?

a)

natural rubber

b)

polybutadiene

c)

polyvinyl chloride

d)

low density polyethylene

47.

GRP is a composite of which area:

a)

fibre based

b)

particle based

c)

sheet based

48.

glulam (engineered wood) is a composite of which area:

a)

fibre based

b)

particle based

c)

sheet based

49.

concrete is a composite of which area:

a)

fibre based

b)

particle based

c)

sheet based

50.

The definition of a smart material is:

a)

a material whose properties change in response to an input or change in the environment e.g. electricity

b)

a materials whose property changes in response to an output or input e.g. temperature

c)

a material whose property does not change until humans interact and change the properties

51.

True or false: modern materials are not 'smart materials' because they do not react to external change.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Which of these is NOT a modern material?

a)

Kevlar

b)

polymorph

c)

pewter

d)

precious metal clay

e)

high density modelling foam