WorksheetsMaterials initial assessment
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which is an example of a metal
copper
polythene
brick
plywood
Which is an example of a composite
copper
polythene
brick
plywood
Which is an example of a polymer
copper
polythene
brick
plywood
Which is an example of a ceramic
copper
polythene
brick
plywood
What property refers to the ability of a material to withstand scratching, denting or bending?
Strength
Hardness
Brittleness
Toughness
Which property refers to the tendency of a material to fracture on the application of a small amount of force, impact, or shock?
Strength
Hardness
Brittleness
Toughness
The permanent distortion that occurs when a material is subjected to force beyond the yield point is known as?
Elastic deformation
Yield point
Plastic deformation
Ultimate tensile strength point
Necking
The stress beyond which a material becomes plastic
Elastic deformation
Yield point
Plastic deformation
Ultimate tensile strength point
Necking
Steel is an alloy of?
iron and copper
iron and carbon
iron and lead
iron and zinc
Which property refers to the ability to be deformed without breaking and remain deformed?
Plasticity
Durability
Pliability
Malleability
What property refers to the ability to be shaped or formed, as by hammering or pressure?
Plasticity
Durability
Pliability
Malleability
Which property refers to the ability to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed?
Plasticity
Durability
Pliability
Elasticity
What property refers to the ability to allow electricity to pass through?
Heat Conductivity
Electrical Conductivity
Corrosion-resistant
Plasticity
Brass is an alloy of?
copper and zinc
copper and nickel
zinc and iron
copper and tin
Materials made of two materials and has properties different from the individual components
compounds
composites
mixtures
alloy
Which properties make glass useful to make windows?
Why would you use stainless steel for a kitchen sink?
lightweight and strength
strength and electrical conductivity
hardness and ductility
strength and corrosion resistance.
Why is carbon fibre or glass fibre woven in different directions?
To make it strong and flexible in multiple directions
To make it more durable and versatile
Which is an example of a crystalline material?
Glass
Copper
Rubber
Polythene
Which is an example of an amorphous material?
Polystyrene
Tungsten carbide
Steel
carbon fibre composite
Which is a type of polymer?
Gold
Polythene
Brass
Silicon carbide
What is the term for the maximum stress that a material can withstand while being stretched or pulled before failing or breaking?
Yield Strength
Tensile Strength
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Why would you use copper for electrical wires?
Because of its high tensile strength
Because of its high electrical conductivity
Because of its high thermal conductivity
Because of its high ductility
Which best describes the structure of metals
long chains of carbon atoms tangled together
a regular crystalline arrangement of ions in a "sea" of electrons
long chains of carbon atoms folded into a regular structure
a regular crystalline arrangement of oppositely charged ions
Which best describes the structure of amorhous polymers
long chains of carbon atoms tangled together
a regular crystalline arrangement of ions in a "sea" of electrons
long chains of carbon atoms folded into a regular structure
a regular crystalline arrangement of oppositely charged ions
Which best describes the structure of ceramics
long chains of carbon atoms tangled together
a regular crystalline arrangement of ions in a "sea" of electrons
long chains of carbon atoms folded into a regular structure
a regular crystalline arrangement of oppositely charged ions
How would you classify steel?
pure metal
metallic alloy
composite
polymer
Which properties can be obtained from a tensile test
Tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, and modulus of elasticity
Colour, weight, and density
Charpy and Izod are examples of what type of testing?
hardness
strength
impact resistance
ductility
Which of the following are examples of hardness tests
Brinell & Rockwell
Charpy & Izod
Smith and Jones
Rockwell and Izod
The colour changing glass in "reactolite" sunglasses is an example of
digital technology
modern material
new technology
smart material
