Material Properties

Question 1

Plasticity

Answer 1

ability of material to be permanently changed in shape

Question 2

Elasticity

Answer 2

ability of a material to bend and flex then return to its normal shape and size e.g. elastic band.

Question 3

Strength

Answer 3

ability to withstand force without breaking or deforming (compressive
strength (malleability) & tensile strength (ductility))

Question 4

Hardness

Answer 4

how resistant the material is to wear.

Question 5

Toughness

Answer 5

the materials ability to absorb a sudden impact before breaking

Question 6

Durability

Answer 6

materials resistance to wear and tear, resistance to corrosion and
deterioration

Question 7

Electrical conductivity

Answer 7

how a material resists an electric current. Low resistance

= conductor = metal

Question 8

Thermal conductivity

Answer 8

how heat travels through a material.

Question 9

Magnetic conductivity

Answer 9

material that has the ability to attract or repel certain

materials.

Question 10

Malleable

Answer 10

a solid material that can be bent or hammered into shape without
breaking (usually metals)

Question 11

Ductile

Answer 11

a solid material stretches under tensile stress. If ductile, a material may be
stretched into a wire.

Question 12

Biodegradability

Answer 12

The capacity of a material to decompose over time as a result of
biological activity, especially to be broken down by microorganisms.