Lesson T2.2.1
T2.2.1 Properties of a wide range of materials Quiz: KS3 Design & Technology, Unit 2
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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What property describes a material's resistance to surface scratching?
- Plasticity
- Hardness
- Toughness
- Ductility
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Which property describes how well a material bends without breaking?
- Conductivity
- Density
- Flexibility
- Hardness
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What property describes resisting breaking under a sudden impact?
- Toughness
- Malleability
- Brittleness
- Hardness
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Which material is a good electrical conductor?
- Copper
- Polythene
- Rubber
- Glass
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Which material is an excellent thermal insulator?
- Steel sheet
- Aluminium foil
- Expanded polystyrene
- Copper wire
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What is a thermoplastic?
- Dissolves in water
- Softens when heated
- Burns into ash
- Hardens permanently
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Which material is a thermosetting plastic?
- Polystyrene or PVC
- Nylon or polypropylene
- Melamine or Bakelite
- Polythene or acrylic
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Why is timber widely used in construction?
- Infinite durability
- Total fire resistance
- Magnetic properties
- Strength-to-weight ratio
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What is the grain of timber?
- Bark thickness
- Direction of fibres
- Growth ring count
- Moisture percentage
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Why is aluminium chosen for lightweight products?
- High strength-density ratio
- Magnetic attraction
- Soft texture
- Zero cost
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What formula defines the density of a material?
- Mass times volume
- Volume per unit mass
- Weight per unit area
- Mass per unit volume
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A block of material has a mass of 60 g and a volume of 20 cm cubed. What is its density?
- 1200 g per cm cubed
- 3 g per cm cubed
- 40 g per cm cubed
- 0.33 g per cm cubed
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Which property allows a spring to return to its original shape?
- Malleability
- Fusibility
- Elasticity
- Plasticity
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What term describes a material made from two or more combined materials?
- Pure material
- Smart material
- Composite material
- Ferrous metal
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Which material property allows light to pass through clearly?
- Malleability
- Ductility
- Opacity
- Transparency
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Which polymer is most commonly chosen for a waterproof outdoor product?
- Corrugated card
- Polypropylene
- Unsealed balsa
- Plain sponge
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What property describes a material that breaks suddenly under stress without bending?
- Ductile
- Plastic
- Malleable
- Brittle
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Which material is best suited for a tool that must strongly resist wear?
- Expanded polystyrene
- Soft modelling clay
- Hardened tool steel
- Low-density foam
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What is a key benefit of using recycled materials in product design?
- Increased density
- Higher electrical resistance
- Faster thermal decay
- Reduced waste
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Which property must a kettle body possess to withstand boiling water safely?
- Electrical conductivity
- High elasticity
- Heat resistance
- Low melting point
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