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WorksheetsModern and Smart Materials, Papers and Boards
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Flexible MDF is made in the same way as normal MDF but with grooves cut into the surface so it is flexible. What is its main use?
Modern furniture, interior walls and room dividers.
Outdoor decking and fencing.
Roofing shingles and tiles.
Automotive engine parts.
Titanium is suitable for medical use as it is hypo-allergenic.
True
False
Kevlar is a woven polymer with a high strength to weight ratio. What is one example of its use?
Bullet-proof vests, tyres, helmets, etc.
Food packaging, plastic bottles, and containers
Electrical wiring insulation and circuit boards
Cosmetic products and skin creams
Thermochromic Pigments change colour in reaction to what?
Water
Heat
Light
Pressure
Photochromic Pigments change colour in reaction to light.
True
False
Shape Memory Alloy returns to its original shape in reaction to what?
Heat
Light
Pressure
Electricity
Polymorph granules become a modelling material when exposed to what?
Cold water
Hot water
Air
Light
What is Cartridge Paper mainly used for?
Sketching, ink drawings
Wrapping gifts
Printing photographs
Making paper boats
Layout Paper is light, semi-translucent, and good for blending inks and artist markers.
True
False
Corrugated board is mainly used for what?
Outer packaging, food packaging
Clothing material
Electronic components
Medical instruments
Duplex Board can be used for food packaging if a waxy coating is applied.
True
False
Foil-lined board is great for insulation and water resistance. What is one example of its use?
Takeaway containers
Book covers
Wallpaper
Gift wrapping
Solid White Board is high-quality white card with a smooth finish. What is it used for?
Greetings cards, packaging and advertising
Building construction
Cooking utensils
Automobile parts
In the primary processing of papers and boards, what is the first step after pulp is made?
Drying rollers
Squeezing rollers
Calender rollers
Finished paper
What is the purpose of calendering in paper processing?
Calendering is where the pulp is drained and goes through rollers to convert it to its stock forms.
Calendering is the process of bleaching the pulp to increase brightness.
Calendering is the stage where paper is coated with chemicals for waterproofing.
Calendering is the process of drying the paper using heated cylinders.
