Lesson T4.1.1
T4.1.1 Properties of materials Quiz: KS3 Design & Technology, Unit 4
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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Which material property describes resistance to being scratched?
- Brittleness
- Toughness
- Hardness
- Plasticity
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Which property allows a material to be hammered into a new shape?
- Malleability
- Stiffness
- Brittleness
- Elasticity
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What is a material's ability to absorb energy without breaking called?
- Hardness
- Fusibility
- Toughness
- Density
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Which property describes how easily heat passes through a material?
- Thermal conductivity
- Thermal expansion
- Specific heat
- Electrical resistance
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Which metal is most widely used for electrical wires?
- Lead
- Copper
- Iron
- Steel
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What property is most important for a kettle handle to stay cool?
- High density
- Thermal conductor
- Thermal insulator
- Electrical conductor
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Which description best fits a brittle material?
- Bends smoothly
- Melts slowly
- Shatters easily
- Stretches far
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What does density measure in a material?
- Mass per volume
- Weight per area
- Volume per mass
- Force per length
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Which property does a phone case need to resist scratches?
- High ductility
- High hardness
- High porosity
- High elasticity
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What type of deformation occurs when a metal rod stays bent?
- Thermal expansion
- Fracture failure
- Plastic deformation
- Elastic deformation
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Which material property allows it to absorb impact energy without fracturing?
- Plasticity
- Toughness
- Hardness
- Stiffness
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Why are oven gloves made from materials with low thermal conductivity?
- To increase grip
- To add weight
- To reflect light
- To prevent burns
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What property comparison is most critical for a lightweight bicycle frame?
- Cost to volume
- Strength to weight
- Density to colour
- Hardness to area
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Which material property makes glass ideal for greenhouse roofs?
- Transparency
- Malleability
- Opaqueness
- Ductility
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Which property stops an outdoor product from soaking up rain?
- Fusibility
- Water resistance
- Conductivity
- Absorbency
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Why is aluminium preferred over steel for making cooking pans?
- Magnetic force
- Lower ductility
- Higher density
- Thermal conductivity
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Which everyday material is dense, hard, and a poor heat conductor?
- Polymer
- Ceramic
- Aluminium
- Copper
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Why does a metal spoon in a hot drink get hot quickly?
- High conductivity
- Low density
- Low fusibility
- High elasticity
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Which property is tested by stretching a rubber band repeatedly?
- Hardness
- Plasticity
- Brittleness
- Elasticity
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What does high tensile strength allow a material to resist?
- Pulling forces
- Surface scratching
- Sudden impact
- Twisting forces
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