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Materials and their working properties

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a unit of board measurement?

a)

Kilogram

b)

Micron

c)

Micrometre

d)

Grams per square metre

2.

Which two of the following are textiles surface treatments?

a)

Weaving

b)

Stain protection

c)

Waterproofing

d)

Embroidery

3.

Which of the following is the definition of a "tough" material?

a)

A material that can absorb more energy before breaking.

b)

A material which is likely to shatter or crack upon impact.

4.

Which of the following are examples of natural fibres?

a)

Silk

b)

Acrylic

c)

Nylon

d)

Cotton

5.

Which two are examples of synthetic textiles fibres?

a)

Acrylic

b)

Wool

c)

Polyester

d)

Cotton

6.

Select the correct definition of a "ductile" material.

a)

A metal which is malleable

b)

A metal which can be drawn out into a thin wire

c)

A metal which can be retract into it's original shape when heated

7.

Which of the following materials are ductile?

a)

PVC

b)

Mahogany

c)

Copper

d)

Iron

8.

Select the definition of an "alloy".

a)

A mixture of one metal and one other element

b)

A mixture of two metals

c)

A mixture of two materials, combined using adhesives

9.

Select three properties of a plain weave material

a)

Stretches on the bias

b)

Ladders

c)

Has a finished edge at the selvedge

d)

Cheap to produce

10.

The ability of a material is to resist wear, scratching and indentation is called...

a)

Hardness

b)

Brittle

c)

Chemical Resistant

d)

Corrosion

11.

The ability of material that can be drawn out and stretched without breaking is called...

a)

Ductility

b)

Stretchy

c)

Flexible

d)

Brittle

12.

The ability to resist being squashed is called...

a)

Toughness

b)

Interfacing

c)

Compressive strength

d)

Embedding

13.

A material that cannot absorb energy and will result into breaking into pieces is called...

a)

Brittle

b)

Stiff

c)

Tough

d)

Durable

14.

Stiffness is when a material can....

a)

Hold its shape without bending

b)

Hold its shape without melting

c)

Hold its shape without erodding

d)

Hold its shape without breaking

15.

Name the property

a)

Oxidation

b)

Weathering

c)

Rust

d)

Annealing

16.

An electrical conductor is...

a)

a material that allows electricity to pass through them easily

b)

a material that doesn't allow electricity to pass through them

17.

What is the name for a material that can easily transfer heat?

a)

A thermal insulator

b)

A thermal conductor

c)

An electrical insulator

d)

An electrical conductor

18.

When a material is unable to bend or be forced out of shape, it is known as...

a)

Rigid

b)

Stiff

c)

Brittle

d)

Strong

19.

The quality of lacking transparency is called...

a)

Opacity

b)

Solid

c)

Translucent

d)

Clear

20.

Name the property...

a)

Conductivity

b)

Absorbency

c)

Strength

d)

Flexibility