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Properties Flashcards

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Tensile strength is

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Ability of material to withstand pulling forces

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Strength

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

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Compressive strength is

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Ability to withstand pushing forces

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Hardness

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Ability to withstand dents and scratches

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Impact resistance/toughness

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Ability to withstand sudden forces

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Corrosion resistance

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Ability to withstand damage from environmental elements(air, water, chemicals)

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Durability

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The ability to withstand wear and tear overtime

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Elasticity

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Returns to original shape after force applied (stretch/squashing) is removed

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Plasticity

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Ability to not return to its original shape after force is applied. Able to be moulded without breaking, and maintains the shape.

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Stiffness

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Ability to resist deformation

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Flammability

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Ability to be easily ignited and stay lit

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Absorbency

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Ability of material to absorb(take in) liquids, light or heat

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Flexibility

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The ability to bend without breaking

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Malleability

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Ability to be hammered without shattering

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Ductility

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Ability to be stretched into wire without breaking

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Thermal conductivity

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Ability to conduct heat (how well can heat pass through it)
Watts per meter per kelvin
W m-1 K-1

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Electrical conductivity

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The ability to conduct electricity (how well electricity can pass through it)

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Strength to weight ratio

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How strong a object is compared to its weight

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Density

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Mass per unit volume

How heavy a object is compared to its size

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Machinability

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How easy a metal can be cut and machined with a satisfactory finish

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Relative properties of different types of material

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GCSE Product Design (21 decks)

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