Definitions Flashcards
To learn and know the meaning of subject specific vocabulary
Absorbency
The ability of a material to take in or soak up something
Density
A material’s mass per unit volume
Fusibility
The ability of a material to be converted into a molten or liquid state through heating
Electrical Conductivity
The ability of a material to conduct electricity
Thermal Conductivity
The ability of a material to conduct heat
Strength
The ability of a material to withstand force without breaking
Hardness
The ability of a material to resist wear, abrasion, scratching or denting
Toughness
The ability of a material to absorb energy without fracturing
Malleability
The ability of a material to be bent and shaped without breaking
Ductility
The ability of a material to be stretched or pulled into a strand without breaking
Elasticity
The ability of a material to return to its original shape after being stretched, bent or compressed
What is MDF (medium-density fibreboard)?
Woodchips that have been broken down into a pulp (small fibres), mixed with glue and compressed
What is plywood?
Alternative layers of wood (veneers) that have been glued together at 90° to each other
What is chipboard?
Small chips of wood that have been compressed and glued together
What is a ferrous metal?
A metal that contains iron
What is an alloy?
A metal that has been mixed with other metals or elements
What is a lever?
A mechanical device used to transmit and transform the effects of forces
What is a gear?
A toothed wheel attached to a shaft
What is torque?
The turning force that causes rotation
