properties of materials keywords Flashcards

1
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flexible

A

bends easily, without breaking or snapping

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2
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durable

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lasts a long time and does not wear

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3
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hard

A

difficult to bend or scratch

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4
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brittle

A

snaps,rather than changing shape, when stressed

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5
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density

A

mass per unit volume of a material

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6
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matrix

A

surrounds and binds together the fibres or particles of the other material making up the composite

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7
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tough

A

absorbs energy and changes shape when stressed

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8
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strong

A

hard to pull apart or crush

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9
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stiff

A

difficult to bend or strench

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