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WorksheetsUnit 4.2 AQA DTPhysical and Mechanical Properties of Metals Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is tensile strength?
The ability of a metal to conduct electricity
The ability of a metal to withstand pulling forces
The ability of a metal to resist compression
The ability of a metal to expand when heated
Which physical property of metals is associated with their ability to withstand environmental degradation?
Melting points
Density
Resistance to corrosion
Ability to be alloyed
What physical property is related to a material's ability to conduct heat?
Thermal conductivity
Electrical conductivity
Density
Melting points
Which red-orange metal is noted for its particularly good thermal conductivity?
Aluminum
Steel
Copper
Iron
At room temperature, what form does mercury take?
Solid
Gas
Liquid
Plasma
Why are we still able to find ancient coins made of silver and gold in good condition?
They are made from synthetic materials.
They are coated with protective layers.
They are stored in vacuum-sealed containers.
Their materials have good corrosion resistance.
What modern technique is used to protect metals that corrode easily?
Storing them under low temperatures.
Using them only in indoor environments.
Applying alloying or coated finishes.
Exposing them to controlled oxidation.
What determines a metal's ability to be joined with heat?
Color of the metal
Melting point and conductivity
Weight of the metal
Size of the metal
Which of the following processes is NOT used to join metals together?
Soldering
Brazing
Welding
Forging
Which MECHANICAL PROPERTY of metal does the following define:
"How well materials withstand wear and abrasion"
Hardness
Toughness
Malleability
Elasticity
Tensile Strength
Which MECHANICAL PROPERTY of metal does the following define:
"How well materials can absorb energy without cracking"
Hardness
Toughness
Malleability
Elasticity
Tensile Strength
Which MECHANICAL PROPERTY of metal does the following define:
"How well materials can be bent, pressed
and manipulated without fracturing"
Hardness
Toughness
Malleability
Elasticity
Tensile Strength
Which MECHANICAL PROPERTY of metal does the following define:
"How well materials can be metals can be drawn or stretched
without breaking"
Hardness
Toughness
Ductility
Elasticity
Tensile Strength
Which MECHANICAL PROPERTY of metal does the following define:
"A material’s resistance to distortion and ability to return to its original shape"
Hardness
Toughness
Ductility
Elasticity
Tensile Strength
Which MECHANICAL PROPERTY of metal does the following define:
"A material’s ability to withstand pulling forces"
Hardness
Toughness
Ductility
Elasticity
Tensile Strength
