2.0 performance characteristics of materials Flashcards
1
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What is hardness?
A
A materials ability to withstand scratching, indentation and wear.
2
Q
What is strength?
A
A materials ability to withstand forces without bending or breaking.
3
Q
What is ductility?
A
A materials ability to deform by bending, twisting or stretching.
4
Q
What is brittleness?
A
When a material cannot withstand the forces put on it and it snaps or breaks into pieces.
5
Q
What is elasticity?
A
The ability to be stretched and return to its original state.
6
Q
What is toughness?
A
A materials ability to withstand impact without breaking.
7
Q
What is stiffness?
A
A materials ability to withstand forces without bending.
8
Q
What is durability?
A
The general ability to withstand damage or wear.
9
Q
What is malleability?
A
A materials ability to deform without cracking or breaking.
