Physical Properties Flashcards
1
Q
Electrical conductor
A
Allows the flow of electrical current
2
Q
Electrical insulator
A
Doesn’t allow the flow of current
3
Q
Thermal conductor
A
Allows transfer of heat
4
Q
Thermal insulator
A
Doesn’t allow the transfer of heat
5
Q
Thermal expansion
A
Increase in material volume in response to heat:
6
Q
Opaque
A
Light can’t get through
7
Q
Translucent
A
Some light is allowed through
8
Q
Density
A
The mass per unit volume
9
Q
Fusibility
A
The ability of the material to be fused
10
Q
Magnetism
A
The natural electromagnetic force between oppositely charged objects that causes a material to attract iron or steel.
11
Q
Corrosion/degradation resistance
A
The ability of the material to withstand environmental attack or decay.
