Smart Materials Flashcards

1
Q

What are smart materials?

A

Materials that can respond to changes in their environment.

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2
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True or False: Smart materials can change their properties in response to external stimuli.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: Smart materials often respond to _____, temperature, or moisture.

A

light

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4
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What is a common example of a smart material?

A

Shape memory alloys

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5
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Which property allows shape memory alloys to return to a predetermined shape when heated?

A

Shape memory effect

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6
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True or False: Thermochromic materials change color in response to temperature changes.

A

True

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7
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What type of smart material is used in temperature-sensitive applications?

A

Thermochromic materials

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8
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of smart material? A) Piezoelectric B) Thermochromic C) Ordinary steel

A

C) Ordinary steel

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9
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What do piezoelectric materials do when subjected to mechanical stress?

A

Generate an electric charge

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10
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Fill in the blank: _____ materials can absorb and release water, changing their properties.

A

Hygroscopic

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11
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True or False: Photochromic materials change color in response to light exposure.

A

True

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12
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What is the primary use of electrochromic materials?

A

To control light transmission and heat in windows.

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13
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What is the significance of self-healing materials?

A

They can repair themselves after damage.

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14
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Fill in the blank: A common application for _____ materials is in smart textiles.

A

responsive

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15
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Multiple Choice: Which smart material is commonly used in sensors? A) Shape memory alloys B) Conductive polymers C) Ordinary rubber

A

B) Conductive polymers

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16
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What property do magnetorheological fluids exhibit?

A

Change viscosity in response to a magnetic field.

17
Q

True or False: Smart materials can only be used in high-tech applications.

A

False

18
Q

What application do shape memory polymers have?

A

Used in medical devices and self-assembling structures.

19
Q

Fill in the blank: _____ materials are often used in adaptive optics systems.

A

Electroactive

20
Q

What is the function of a smart material in the context of responsive design?

A

To adapt to environmental changes for improved functionality.

21
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a benefit of using smart materials? A) Inflexibility B) Increased weight C) Enhanced adaptability

A

C) Enhanced adaptability

22
Q

True or False: Smart materials can help in energy efficiency.

A

True

23
Q

What is a defining characteristic of conductive polymers?

A

They can conduct electricity while being flexible.

24
Q

Fill in the blank: _____ materials can change properties based on humidity levels.

A

Hygroscopic

25
Q

What is the role of nanomaterials in smart materials?

A

They enhance properties at a molecular level.

26
Q

Multiple Choice: Which smart material is best known for its use in adaptive structures? A) Shape memory alloys B) Regular metals C) Wood

A

A) Shape memory alloys