Materials C4.1

Question 1

Brittle

Answer 1

Hard but liable to break easily

Question 2

Stiff

Answer 2

Not easily bent or changed into shape

Question 3

Strong

Answer 3

Able to withstand force and pressure

Question 4

Hard

Answer 4

Not easily broken , solid/firm

Question 5

Flexible

Answer 5

Capable of bending easily without breaking

Question 6

Durable

Answer 6

Able to withstand damage for a long time

Question 7

Dense

Answer 7

Closely compacted in substance

Question 8

Tough

Answer 8

Strong enough too deal with rough handling

Question 9

Malleable

Answer 9

Able to be hammered or pressed into shape

Question 10

Conductor

Answer 10

Material hat conducts/transmits heat/electricity

Question 11

Insulator

Answer 11

Substance that doesn’t allow passage of heat or sound

Question 12

Tensile Strength

Answer 12

The resistance of a material to breaking under tension

Question 13

Compressive

Answer 13

Capacity of a material or structure with standing tension

Question 14

Strength

Answer 14

Capacity of an object to withstand great force

Question 15

Properties of Ceramics

Answer 15

low elasticity, strong, hard and tough

Question 16

Properties of polymers

Answer 16

Resistant to chemicals insulators

Question 17

Properties of metas

Answer 17

Malleable nd high in density

Question 18

Properties of composites

Answer 18

Flexible durable compressive