Physical properties

Question 1

Absorbency, definition, and example

Answer 1

The ability of a material to soak up or drawing heat light on moisture
Cotton is more absorbent than acrylic

Question 2

Density, definition, and example

Answer 2

The mass per unit volume of any material how solid is a material
Polystyrene has a low density suitable for packaging
Lead has high-density suitable for weights

Question 3

Electrical conductivity, definition, and example

Answer 3

The measure at which material can transport, electricity
Copper is a good conductor of electricity
Insulators such as plastic or rubber, do not conduct electricity

Question 4

Fusibility definition, example

Answer 4

The ability of a material to be converted from a solid to a fluid state by heat and combined with another material
Good property for metals and polymers to aid casting and welding

Question 5

Thermal conductivity definition, example

Answer 5

The measure of a materials ability to transfer heat
Copper is an excellent conductor of heat