MAE 3324 CH1 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the six properties of materials?
A
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Thermal
- Magnetic
- Optical
- Chemical
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2
Q
What is thermal conductivity?
A
The ability of a material to conduct heat.
3
Q
T or F
Increasing the impurity content in a material decreases the thermal conductivity?
A
True
4
Q
T or F
Materials with a high degree of crystalline perfection are usually optically transparent?
A
True
5
Q
T or F
Materials with many small grains (polycrystalline) are optically transparent?
A
False, materials of this kind are optically translucent.
6
Q
T or F
Materials having some porosity are usually opaque?
A
True
7
Q
What are the three classifications of materials in terms of chemistry?
A
- Metals
- Ceramic
- Polymers.
