Smart Materials Flashcards
What are smart materials?
Materials that can change properties in response to external stimuli.
True or False: Smart materials can only respond to temperature changes.
False
Fill in the blank: One example of a smart material is __________.
shape memory alloys
What is the main characteristic of shape memory alloys?
They can return to a predetermined shape when heated.
What are piezoelectric materials used for?
To generate an electric charge in response to applied mechanical stress.
True or False: Thermochromic materials change color with temperature changes.
True
What is a common application of photochromic materials?
Sunglasses that darken in bright sunlight.
Which smart material can be used in self-healing applications?
Polymeric materials
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a smart material? A) Shape memory alloy B) Concrete C) Piezoelectric material
B) Concrete
What is the function of electrochromic materials?
They change color or opacity when an electric current is applied.
Fill in the blank: __________ materials can change their viscosity in response to stress.
Non-Newtonian
What property do magnetorheological fluids exhibit?
They change their viscosity in the presence of a magnetic field.
True or False: Smart materials can be used in wearable technology.
True
What is the purpose of using smart materials in design?
To create products that can adapt to their environment.
Which smart material is commonly used in robotics for movement?
Shape memory alloys