Classifications

Question 1

Hardwood

Answer 1

Timber

Deciduous trees

Question 2

Ferrous metal

Answer 2

contain iron

Question 3

Softwood

Answer 3

Timber

Coniferous trees

Question 4

Manufactured Board

Answer 4

Timber

Fibres/layers of timber mixed together with adhesive

Question 5

Non-ferrous metal

Answer 5

does not contain iron

Question 6

alloy

Answer 6

mixture of two or more metals

Question 7

Thermopolymer

Answer 7

Can be reshaped/ remoulded many times multiple times

Question 8

thermosetting polymer

Answer 8

can be shaped/moulded once

Question 9

Smart materials

Answer 9

Material that changes properties depending on a external stimulus/environment and returns to normal when stimulus is removed

Question 10

Modern materials

Answer 10

Materials that has been engineered to have improved properties

Question 11

Composites

Answer 11

made from combination of two or more materials to improve their properties

Question 12

New and emerging technologies/new materials

Answer 12

Material/technology recently invented or recently used

Question 13

Technical textiles

Answer 13

Fibres and fabrics developed for their performance and functional properties