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Unit 4.2 AQA DTPhysical and Mechanical Properties of Metals Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is tensile strength?

a)

The ability of a metal to conduct electricity

b)

The ability of a metal to withstand pulling forces

c)

The ability of a metal to resist compression

d)

The ability of a metal to expand when heated

2.

Which physical property of metals is associated with their ability to withstand environmental degradation?

a)

Melting points

b)

Density

c)

Resistance to corrosion

d)

Ability to be alloyed

3.

What physical property is related to a material's ability to conduct heat?

a)

Thermal conductivity

b)

Electrical conductivity

c)

Density

d)

Melting points

4.

Which red-orange metal is noted for its particularly good thermal conductivity?

a)

Aluminum

b)

Steel

c)

Copper

d)

Iron

5.

At room temperature, what form does mercury take?

a)

Solid

b)

Gas

c)

Liquid

d)

Plasma

6.

Why are we still able to find ancient coins made of silver and gold in good condition?

a)

They are made from synthetic materials.

b)

They are coated with protective layers.

c)

They are stored in vacuum-sealed containers.

d)

Their materials have good corrosion resistance.

7.

What modern technique is used to protect metals that corrode easily?

a)

Storing them under low temperatures.

b)

Using them only in indoor environments.

c)

Applying alloying or coated finishes.

d)

Exposing them to controlled oxidation.

8.

What determines a metal's ability to be joined with heat?

a)

Color of the metal

b)

Melting point and conductivity

c)

Weight of the metal

d)

Size of the metal

9.

Which of the following processes is NOT used to join metals together?

a)

Soldering

b)

Brazing

c)

Welding

d)

Forging

10.

Which MECHANICAL PROPERTY of metal does the following define:

"How well materials withstand wear and abrasion"

a)

Hardness

b)

Toughness

c)

Malleability

d)

Elasticity

e)

Tensile Strength

11.

Which MECHANICAL PROPERTY of metal does the following define:

"How well materials can absorb energy without cracking"

a)

Hardness

b)

Toughness

c)

Malleability

d)

Elasticity

e)

Tensile Strength

12.

Which MECHANICAL PROPERTY of metal does the following define:

"How well materials can be bent, pressed

and manipulated without fracturing"

a)

Hardness

b)

Toughness

c)

Malleability

d)

Elasticity

e)

Tensile Strength

13.

Which MECHANICAL PROPERTY of metal does the following define:

"How well materials can be metals can be drawn or stretched

without breaking"

a)

Hardness

b)

Toughness

c)

Ductility

d)

Elasticity

e)

Tensile Strength

14.

Which MECHANICAL PROPERTY of metal does the following define:

"A material’s resistance to distortion and ability to return to its original shape"

a)

Hardness

b)

Toughness

c)

Ductility

d)

Elasticity

e)

Tensile Strength

15.

Which MECHANICAL PROPERTY of metal does the following define:

"A material’s ability to withstand pulling forces"

a)

Hardness

b)

Toughness

c)

Ductility

d)

Elasticity

e)

Tensile Strength