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1
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What is the definition of density?

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The mass per unit of volume

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What is the effect of density on a product?

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Effects the products weight

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What is the definition of fusibility?

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The ability to change into a liquid when heated to a certain temperature-melting point

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What is the effect of fusibility on a product?

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Product able to be a complex shape

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What is the definition of conductivity?

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The ability to conduct electrical current or heat

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What is the effect of conductivity on a product?

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Product able to conduct or insulate from heat or electricity

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What is the definition of thermal expansion?

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The amount that a material expands when heated

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What is the effect of thermal expansion on a product?

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Product able to be used in hot or cold places

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What is the definition of strength?

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The ability to withstand force without breaking or being permanently deformed

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What is the effect of strength on a product?

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Product able to support or withstand weight and force

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What is the definition of elasticity?

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The ability to bend and flex when subjected to a force, and then return to original form when force removed

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What is the effect of elasticity on a product?

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Provides comfort for user

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What is the definition of plasticity?

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The ability to be permanently changed in shape by the application of an external force without breaking or fracturing

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What is the definition of malleability?

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The ability to be changed permanently in shape by the application of a compressive force without breaking or fracturing

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What is the definition of ductility?

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The ability to be changed permanently in shape by the application of a tensile force without breaking or fracturing

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What is the definition of hardness?

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The ability to resist abrasive wear, indentation and deformation

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What is the definition of toughness?

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The ability to withstand sudden stress in the forms of shocks or blows without fracturing

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What is the definition of durability?

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The ability to withstand wear, tear and deterioration over time

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What is the definition of stability?

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The ability to resist changes in shape and size over time

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20
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What is the effect of plasticity on a product?

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Sheet material can be formed into simple shapes

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21
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What is the effect of malleability on a product?

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Product can be pressed into shape

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What is the effect of ductility on a product?

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Product can be made into wire or tubing

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23
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What is the effect of hardness on a product?

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Product is scratch resistant

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What is the effect of toughness on a product?

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Product is impact resistant

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25
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What is the effect of durability?

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Product maintains aesthetic for a long time

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26
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What is the effect of stability on a product?

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Product will not warp or bend over time

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27
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What is a thermoplastic?

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A polymer that, when heated, becomes a plastic; meaning they can be heated and reshaped repeatedly

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28
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What is a thermoset?

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A polymer that, when heated, becomes hard: and once formed, undergoes a chemical reaction that makes them permanently rigid

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29
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What is an elastomer?

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A polymer that deforms under a force, and then immediately returns to its original shape once the force is removed

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30
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Is ABS a thermoplastic, thermoset or elastomer?

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Thermoplastic

31
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Is PMMA a thermoplastic, thermoset or elastomer?

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Thermoplastic

32
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Is PP a thermoplastic, thermoset or elastomer?

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Thermoplastic

33
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Is HIPS a thermoplastic, thermoset or elastomer?

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Thermoplastic

34
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Is EPS a thermoplastic, thermoset or elastomer?

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Thermoplastic

35
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Is LDPE a thermoplastic, thermoset or elastomer?

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Thermoplastic

36
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Is HDPE a thermoplastic, thermoset or elastomer?

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Thermoplastic

37
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Is PET a thermoplastic, thermoset or elastomer?

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Thermoplastic

38
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Is PC a thermoplastic, thermoset or elastomer?

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Thermoplastic

39
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Is rigid PVC a thermoplastic, thermoset or elastomer?

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Thermoplastic

40
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Is flexible PVC a thermoplastic, thermoset or elastomer?

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Thermoplastic

41
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Is nylon a thermoplastic, thermoset or elastomer?

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Thermoplastic

42
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Is MF a thermoplastic, thermoset or elastomer?

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Thermoset

43
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Is UF a thermoplastic, thermoset or elastomer?

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Thermoset

44
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Is a thermoplastic, thermoset or elastomer?

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Thermoset

45
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Is epoxy resin a thermoplastic, thermoset or elastomer?

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Thermoset

46
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Is polyester resin a thermoplastic, thermoset or elastomer?

A

Thermoset

47
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Is LSR a thermoplastic, thermoset or elastomer?

A

Elastomer

48
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Is TPE/TPR a thermoplastic, thermoset or elastomer?

A

Elastomer

49
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Is polybutadiene a thermoplastic, thermoset or elastomer?

A

Elastomer

50
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Is neoprene a thermoplastic, thermoset or elastomer?

A

Elastomer

51
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Is natural rubber a thermoplastic, thermoset or elastomer?

A

Elastomer

52
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Is vulcanized natural rubber a thermoplastic, thermoset or elastomer?

A

Elastomer

53
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What is an example of ABS?

A

Car parts (wheel covers ect)

54
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What is an example of PMMA?

A

Car windows

55
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What is an example of PP?

A

Plastic chair

56
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What is an example of HIPS?

A

Plastic cup

57
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What is an example of EPS?

A

Packaging

58
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What is an example of LDPE?

A

Plastic bag

59
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What is an example of HDPE?

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Plastic crate

60
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What is an example of PET?

A

Plastic water bottle

61
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What is an example of PC?

A

Goggles

62
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What is an example of rigid PVC?

A

Water pipes

63
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What is an example of flexible PVC?

A

Bouncy castle

64
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What is an example of nylon?

A

Sleeping bags, seatbelts

65
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What is an example of MF?

A

laminated countertops

66
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What is an example of UF?

A

Plug socket

67
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What is an example of epoxy resin?

A

Adhesives

68
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What is an example of polyester resin?

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Costume jewellery, paperweights ect

69
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What is an example of LSR?

A

Silicon mould

70
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What is an example of TPE/TPR?

A

Screwdrivers

71
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What is an example of polybutadiene?

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Tyres

72
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What is an example of neoprene?

A

Wetsuit

73
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What is an example of natural rubber?

A

Gloves

74
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What is an example of vulcanized natural rubber?

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Rubber hoses, hockey pucks

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