WorksheetsGCSE D&T Unit 3 - Composite Materials
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A composite material has enhanced properties through combining at least how many significantly different materials?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
2.
What is used within reinforced concrete to give it extra tensile strength?
a)
Aluminium Rods
b)
Copper Rods
c)
Steel Rods
3.
What category of timber is plywood?
a)
Softwoods
b)
Hardwoods
c)
Manufactured Boards
4.
To improve the overall aesthetic qualities of manufactured boards, what is the name given to a thin layer of natural wood placed on the outside of such material?
a)
Acrylic
b)
Veneer
c)
Flexiply
5.
What does GRP stand for?
a)
Gloss Reinforced Polymer
b)
Glass Reinforced Plastic
c)
Green Real Plastic
6.
Glass reinforced plastic (GRP), has a high strength to weight ratio, true or false?
a)
True
b)
False
7.
CRP is like GRP, but uses ______ fibres instead?
a)
Copper
b)
Carbon
c)
Cardboard
8.
Robotic materials are an example of a new or emerging technology?
a)
New
b)
Emerging
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