OCR C4 Flashcards
What is Brittle?
Snaps, rather than changing shape when stressed.
What is Stiff?
Difficult to bend or stretch.
What is Strong?
Hard to pull apart or crush.
What is Hard?
Difficult to bend or scratch.
What is Flexible?
Bends easily without breaking or snapping.
What is Durable?
Lasts a long time and does not wear out.
What is Dense?
Mass per unit volume of a material.
What is Tough?
Absorbs energy and changes shape when stressed.
What is Malleable?
Able to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking or cracking.
What is a Conductor?
An object or type of material that allows the flow of charge or heat in one or more directions.
What is an Insulator?
An object or type of material that does not allow the flow of charge or heat in one or more directions.
What is Tensile Strength?
How much a material can resist a pulling force.
What is Compressive Strength?
How much a material can resist a pushing force.
What is Strength?
How good a material is at resisting a force.
What is:
Snaps, rather than changing shape when stressed?
Brittle