Properties of Materials Flashcards
1
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What is hardness
A
The resistance a material has to cutting and surface indentations
2
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What is toughness
A
The amount of energy a material can absorb without breaking, this is the opposite of brittleness
3
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What is malleability
A
The amount of hammering, pressing and shaping a material can take without breaking
4
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What is ductility
A
The length a material can be stretched without breaking
5
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What is elasticity
A
The length a material can be stretched and return to its original length when released
6
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What is heat and electrical conductivity
A
The measure of how well a material can conduct heat or electricity
7
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What is heaviness
A
The denseness of materials.
8
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What is strength
A
The measure of how a material withstands a heavy load without breaking
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