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Materials Science Quiz

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a Shape Memory Polymer (SMP)?

a)

A polymer that is always rigid

b)

A polymer that can be deformed with temperature changes

c)

A polymer that cannot be reshaped

d)

A polymer that can change color

2.

What is Nitinol primarily made of?

a)

Nickel and titanium

b)

Aluminum and iron

c)

Copper and zinc

d)

Gold and silver

3.

Which of the following is an example of a thermoplastic?

a)

Acrylic

b)

Polyvinyl Chloride

c)

Urea Formaldehyde

d)

Epoxy resin

4.

What is the main characteristic of thermosetting plastics?

a)

They can be reshaped multiple times

b)

They set permanently after heating

c)

They are always transparent

d)

They are softer than thermoplastics

5.

What is a composite material?

a)

A material that cannot be shaped

b)

A material that is always flexible

c)

A material created from two or more different materials

d)

A material made from a single substance

6.

What is the purpose of steam bending in timber shaping?

a)

To increase the weight of timber

b)

To change the color of timber

c)

To make timber soft and flexible

d)

To make timber harder

7.

Which of the following is a property of smart materials?

a)

They do not change under any conditions

b)

They change properties when exposed to stimuli

c)

They are always rigid

d)

They are only used in electronics

8.

What is the main difference between hardwood and softwood?

a)

Softwood is always used for furniture

b)

Hardwood is more durable than softwood

c)

Softwood grows slower than hardwood

d)

Hardwood is cheaper than softwood

9.

What is the function of thermochromic inks?

a)

To create a 3D effect

b)

To change color in response to light

c)

To change color in response to temperature

d)

To resist chemicals

10.

What is the primary use of photochromic inks?

a)

In hospital tubes

b)

In electrical casings

c)

To create color changes in response to light

d)

In thermometers

11.

What does the term 'malleability' refer to?

a)

Ability to resist wear

b)

Ability to withstand high temperatures

c)

Ability to change shape permanently

d)

Ability to conduct electricity

12.

Which of the following is a characteristic of acrylic?

a)

Soft and flexible

b)

Heavy and opaque

c)

Brittle and dark

d)

Hard and clear

13.

What is the purpose of laminating timber?

a)

To increase its cost

b)

To hold a shape without heat

c)

To make it lighter

d)

To make it more brittle

14.

What is the main advantage of using composites?

a)

They are always lightweight

b)

They can be engineered for specific applications

c)

They are always cheaper

d)

They are made from a single material

15.

What does the term 'durability' refer to in materials?

a)

Ability to resist wear

b)

Ability to be reshaped

c)

Ability to change shape

d)

Ability to conduct heat

16.

What is the main property of epoxy resin?

a)

It is transparent

b)

It is a good insulator

c)

It is a strong adhesive

d)

It is always flexible

17.

What is the effect of kiln seasoning on timber?

a)

It makes timber heavier

b)

It helps in drying and preserving timber

c)

It increases the cost of timber

d)

It makes timber more flexible

18.

What is the primary characteristic of softwood?

a)

It is always used for flooring

b)

It is generally more expensive

c)

It is lightweight and easy to work with

d)

It is derived from slow-growing trees

19.

What happens to thermosetting plastics when heated?

a)

They lose their strength

b)

They become liquid

c)

They can be reshaped

d)

They set permanently