Material properties

Question 1

define durability

Answer 1

to withstand damage or wear

Question 2

define ductility

Answer 2

to withstand forces without damage or breaking

Question 3

define strength

Answer 3

to withstand forces without bending or breaking

Question 4

define malleability

Answer 4

to deform without cracking

Question 5

define stiffness

Answer 5

to hold its shape without bending

Question 6

define brittleness

Answer 6

a material cannot absorb energy and will result in the material breaking into pieces

Question 7

define hardness

Answer 7

to withstand indentation, scratching and wear

Question 8

define toughness

Answer 8

to withstand impact without breaking

Question 9

define aesthetics

Answer 9

appearance of a material, including colour and feel

Question 10

define density

Answer 10

amount of material contained in a set volume

Question 11

define conductivity

Answer 11

ability of a material to hold heat in or out (thermal) or the ability of electrical current to flow through a material (electrical)

Question 12

define corrosion

Answer 12

breakdown of a metal due to a reaction with water

Question 13

define size

Answer 13

measured dimensions of a material in two or three dimensions

Question 14

define magnetic

Answer 14

ability of a material to be attracted to a magnet