Properties of Materials Flashcards
1
Q
Flexible
A
Bends easily without breaking or snapping
2
Q
Durable
A
Lasts a long time and does not wear out
3
Q
Hard
A
Difficult to dent or scratch
4
Q
Brittle
A
Snaps, rather than changing shape, when stressed
5
Q
Density
A
Mass per unit volume of a material
6
Q
Matrix
A
Surrounds and binds together the fibres or particles of the other material making up the composite
7
Q
Tough
A
Absorbs energy and changes shape when stressed
8
Q
Strong
A
Hard to pull apart or crush
9
Q
Stiff
A
Difficult to bend or stretch
