Smart Materials Flashcards
What are smart materials?
Materials that can respond to changes in their environment.
True or False: Smart materials can change their properties in response to external stimuli.
True
Fill in the blank: Smart materials often respond to _____, temperature, or moisture.
light
What is a common example of a smart material?
Shape memory alloys
Which property allows shape memory alloys to return to a predetermined shape when heated?
Shape memory effect
True or False: Thermochromic materials change color in response to temperature changes.
True
What type of smart material is used in temperature-sensitive applications?
Thermochromic materials
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of smart material? A) Piezoelectric B) Thermochromic C) Ordinary steel
C) Ordinary steel
What do piezoelectric materials do when subjected to mechanical stress?
Generate an electric charge
Fill in the blank: _____ materials can absorb and release water, changing their properties.
Hygroscopic
True or False: Photochromic materials change color in response to light exposure.
True
What is the primary use of electrochromic materials?
To control light transmission and heat in windows.
What is the significance of self-healing materials?
They can repair themselves after damage.
Fill in the blank: A common application for _____ materials is in smart textiles.
responsive
Multiple Choice: Which smart material is commonly used in sensors? A) Shape memory alloys B) Conductive polymers C) Ordinary rubber
B) Conductive polymers