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Section A Practice Qs 1

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What defines a modern material?

a)

Naturally occurring with traditional properties

b)

Used only in construction

c)

Engineered to have improved properties

d)

Always a type of smart material

2.

What is a key characteristic of smart materials?

a)

They are always opaque

b)

They are always transparent

c)

They are naturally occurring

d)

They change in response to external stimuli

3.

Conductive textiles are fabrics that have been engineered to conduct ​ ​ (a)   ​ and are often used in ​ ​ (b)   to enable electronic functionality.

Choose from the below words
electricity
lighting
insulation
wearable technology
decoration
furniture
4.
Which type of metal contains iron?
a)
Ferrous Metals
b)
Non-ferrous Metals
5.
An alloy is made by combining at least how many different elements?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
6.
What is the name of the material property which means a material will stretch without being damaged?
a)
Ductile
b)
Malleable
c)
Hardness
d)
Toughness
7.
What is the name of the material property which means a material that can be hammered into a shape without breaking?
a)
Ductile
b)
Malleable
c)
Hardness
d)
Toughness
8.
What is the name of the material property which means the ability to withstand abrasion?
a)
Ductile
b)
Malleable
c)
Hardness
d)
Toughness
9.
What is the name of the material property which means the ability to absorb energy and not fracture?
a)
Ductile
b)
Malleable
c)
Hardness
d)
Toughness
10.
Which type of metal may corrode and crust?
a)
Ferrous Metals
b)
Non-ferrous Metals
11.
Stainless steel has a high resistance to corrosion, staining and friction. True or false?
a)
true
b)
false
12.
Non-ferrous metals, such as copper and bronze, don't rust but may?
a)
Corrode
b)
Combust
c)
Oxidise
d)
Rust
13.
A metal which allows an electrical current to flow through is also known as being?
a)
Hard
b)
Malleable
c)
Conductive
14.

What are the common examples of non-ferrous metals?

a)

Iron, nickel, cobalt

b)

Gold, silver, platinum

c)

Steel, titanium, chromium

d)

Aluminum, copper, lead, zinc, brass

15.

What is the main purpose of microencapsulation in smart textiles?

a)

To increase the strength of the fabric

b)

To trap air and improve insulation

c)

To release substances like fragrance or medicine when triggered

d)

To make the fabric waterproof