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Worksheets1.1 Material Properties
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 21mins
is the following a physical property or a mechanical property? Associated with the actual make-up or structure of the material
Physical
Mechanical
Is the following a Physical or Mechanical property? Associated with how the material reacts to an external force
Mechanical
Physical
What is the following property? The ability to withstand being crushed or shortened by pushing forces
tensile
compression
ductility
malleability
What is the following property? The ability to resist stretching or pulling forces
compression
hardness
toughness
tensile
Draw the diagram for compressive strength.
What is the following property? The ability to resist sliding forces on a parallel plane.
compressive strength
tensile strength
shear strength
bending strength
What is toughness?
Plasticity is the ability to be permanently deformed (shaped) and retain the deformed shape.
(a)
Give an example of a material that is ductile.
Give an example of an electrical insulator.
Thermoplastics can be...
reheated and reshaped
shaped and heated once
bent into shape without heat
can bend into shape with heat
an example of a thermosetting plastic is...
urea formaldehyde
acrylic
pvc
HDPE
what is this? A material whose physical properties change in response to an input or change in the environment e.g. temperature or light
smart material
composite material
an alloy
shape memory alloys
what is this? A material developed through the invention of new or improved process.
smart material
modern material
composite material
an alloy
How would I test a materials tensile strength either in industry or in the workshop?
