Working properties

Question 1

Working properties definition

Answer 1

how a material responds when it is manipulated or worked

Question 2

Ductility definition

Answer 2

can be stretched, drawn or pulled without breaking

Question 3

Elasticity definition

Answer 3

can return to its natural shape after stretching or compression

Question 4

Hardness definition

Answer 4

can withstand impact,wear, abrasion and indentation

Question 5

Malleability definition

Answer 5

can be bent and shaped without cracking or splitting

Question 6

Strength definition

Answer 6

can withstand force such as pressure, compression, tension or shear

Question 7

Toughness definition

Answer 7

can absorb shock without fracturing

Question 8

Ductility example

Answer 8

copper, can be drawn to make wire

Question 9

Elasticity example

Answer 9

lycra, used for sportswear to provide movement

Question 10

Hardness example

Answer 10

tungsten, used for knives, drills and saws

Question 11

Malleability example

Answer 11

gold, can be hammered into shape

Question 12

Strength example

Answer 12

concrete, strong under compression but not tension

Question 13

Toughness example

Answer 13

bullet proof vest, absorbs impact