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Material Properties Flashcards

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What is the definition of the Melting Point

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The temperature at which the material melts at

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What is the definition of the Boiling Point

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The temperature at which the material will boil

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What is the definition of Brittle

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A material that will snap rather than changing shape when a force is applied

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What is the definition of Stiff

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A material that is able to resist bending when a force is applied to it

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What is the definition of Hard

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How difficult a material is to cut into

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What is the definition of Strong

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A material that is hard to pull apart or crush

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What is the definition of Flexible

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A material that bends easily without breaking or snapping

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What is the definition of Durable

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A material that lasts a long time during use

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What is the definition of Dense

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A materials mass per unit volume

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What is the definition of Tough

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A material that absorbs energy and changes shape when stressed

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What is the definition of Malleable

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Metals that can be hammered into different shapes

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What is the definition of Conductor

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A material that allows for the transmittance of energy, such as electric current or heat

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What is the definition of Insulator

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A material that does not easily transmit energy, such as electric current or heat

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What is the definition of Tensile Strength

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How much a material can resist a pulling force

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What is the definition of Compressive Strength

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How much a material can resist a pushing force

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What is the definition of Strength

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How good a material is at resisting a force

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