Properties

Question 1

Tensile strength is

Answer 1

The ability of a material to withstand pull forces

Question 2

Compressive strength is

Answer 2

The ability of a material to withstand push forces

Question 3

Hardness is

Answer 3

The ability of a material to withstand scratches and dents

Question 4

Impact resistant

Answer 4

The ability of a material to withstand sudden forces applied

Question 5

Toughness

Answer 5

Is the same as impact resistance

Question 6

Corrosion resistance

Answer 6

The ability of a material to withstand damage from chemical reactions

Question 7

Durability

Answer 7

Is the ability of a material to withstand wear and tear

Question 8

Elasticity is

Answer 8

Ability of the material to return to its original shape after stretched

Question 9

Plasticity is

Answer 9

The ability of a material to be moulded without breaking

Question 10

Stiffness

Answer 10

The ability of a material to resist deformation

Question 11

Flammability

Answer 11

The ability of a material to burn

Question 12

Absorbency

Answer 12

The ability of a material to absorb elements (eg water)

Question 13

Flexibility

Answer 13

The ability of a material to be bent without breaking

Question 14

Malleability

Answer 14

The ability of a material to be hammered without shattering

Question 15

Ductility

Answer 15

The ability of a material to be stretched into a wire without breaking

Question 16

Thermal conductivity

Answer 16

The ability of a material to let heat pass through it

Question 17

Electrical conductivity

Answer 17

The ability of a material to let electricity pass through it

Question 18

Strength to weight ratio

Answer 18

How strong a object is compared to the weight

Question 19

Density: mass per volume

Answer 19

How heavy a object is compared to its size

Question 20

Strength

Answer 20

The ability of a material to withstand force applied without breaking or permanently deforming