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WorksheetsA Level Product Design -Polymers
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
What type of polymer does this image show?
sheet
film
granules
rod
What type of polymer does this image show?
sheet
film
granules
rod
What type of polymer does this image show?
sheet
film
granules
rod
What type of polymer does this image show?
sheet
film
granules
rod
What type of polymer does this image show?
sheet
film
foam
powder
What type of polymer does this image show?
sheet
film
foam
powder
___________ is the ability of a material to resist both fracture and deformation.
toughness
elasticity
insulation
UV resistance
___________ is the property of solid materials to return to their original shape and size after the forces deforming them have been removed.
toughness
elasticity
insulation
UV resistance
An _________________ is a material in which electric current does not flow freely.
toughness
elasticity
electrical insulator
thermal insulator
A _________________ is a material that does not transfer heat.
toughness
elasticity
electrical insulator
thermal insulator
__________________ is the temperature that a material begins to transform from a solid into a liquid
melting point
biodegradability
recyclability
self finishing
__________________ is the ability of a material to decay naturally and in a way that is not harmful to the environment
melting point
biodegradability
recyclability
self finishing
__________________ is the ability of a material to be recycled.
melting point
biodegradability
recyclability
self finishing
Some polymers that are formed in a mould are _______________, meaning that the inside surface of the mould is so smooth that the form that is taken from it is also smooth.
sustainable
elastic
recyclable
self finishing
A ____________________ is a plastic polymer material that becomes pliable or moldable at a certain elevated temperature and solidifies upon cooling
thermoplastic
thermoset
A ____________________ is a material, esp a synthetic plastic or resin, that hardens permanently after one application of heat and pressure
thermoplastic
thermoset
What is low density polyethylene (LDPE) used for?
milk & motor oil containers
bags for groceries, bubble wrap etc
plastic parts for machinery.
protective head gear
What is high density polyethylene (HDPE) used for?
containers for milk, motor oil & shampoos.
bags for groceries, bubble wrap etc
plastic parts for machinery
pipe, automotive body parts, wheel covers, enclosures, and protective head gear
What is polypropylene used for?
making containers for milk, motor oil & shampoos
bags for groceries, overwraps, bubble wrap etc
plastic packaging, plastic parts for machinery and equipment and even fibres and textiles
pipe, automotive body parts, wheel covers, enclosures, and protective head gear
What is acrylonitrile butadiene (ABS) used for?
Milk cartoons
Outside Furniture
CANOES
LEGO
What is polyvinyl chloride (PVC) used for?
clothing, reinforcement in rubber material like car tyres, for use as a rope or thread
window frames, drainage pipe, water service pipe, wire insulation, resilient flooring
Plastic parts for machinery and equipment and even fibres and textiles
pipe, automotive body parts, wheel covers, enclosures, and protective head gear
What is polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) used for?
clothing, reinforcement in rubber material like car tyres, for use as a rope or thread
window frames, drainage pipe,
for packaging foods and beverages,
car windows, smartphone screens to aquariums
Which of these polymers are thermosets? Tick FOUR
urea formaldehyde (UF)
melamine formaldehyde
nylon
polyester resin
epoxy resin
What is this back light likely to be made from?
GRP - Glass Reinforced Plastic
Polystyrene
PMMA
Nylon
What is this gutttering likely to be made from?
GRP - Glass Reinforced Plastic
uPVC
PMMA
Nylon
What polymer additive is this? " plastics are used to insulate a wire to reduce conductivity"
Antistatic
Flame Retardents
Plasticisers
Fillers
What polymer additive is this? " reducing the liklihood of combustion of fire. This is important in car engines, electrical sockets and plug sockets"
Antistatic
Flame Retardents
Plasticisers
Fillers
What polymer additive is this? " added to allow plastics such as PVC (hosepipes) to become less hard and brittle at normal temperature"
Antistatic
Flame Retardents
Plasticisers
Fillers
What polymer additive is this? " provide bulk to the products meaning less polymer is required and improve its properties. Fillers can be sawdust or chalk. Filler increase thermal conductivity meaning it will heat up and cool down quicker with moulding times."
Antistatic
Flame Retardents
Plasticisers
Fillers
