Materials Flashcards
State whether the following fabric is made from a natural fiber or is artificially made.
“silk”
natural
Complete the sentence using one of the following words: natural, polymer or petroleum.
Synthetic (artificially made) fabrics are made from hydrocarbons found in _______ chemical products.
petroleum
What is the difficulty with producing superconductors that can be easily used?
Current superconductors only work at very low temperatures.
Is the the following fabric made from a natural fiber or is it artificially made?
“cotton”
natural
What type of material is used in electronic displays?
liquid crystals
Kevlar is what type of compound?
polymer
Kevlar is used in which product?
all of the above
State whether the following fabric is made from a natural fiber or is artificially made.
“polyester”
artificial
State whether the following fabric is made from a natural fiber or is artificially made.
“nylon”
artificial
Computer chips are typically made using which semiconducting element?
silicon
Complete the sentence using one of the following words: natural, polymer or petroleum.
Synthetic (artificially made) fabrics are made from hydrocarbons found in _______ chemical products.
petroleum
