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Which class of biomaterials is generally weak and ductile?
What type of bonds hold together the elements in ceramics?
Which biomaterial class is characterized by high thermal/electrical conductivity and opacity?
What is the main reason for the strength and brittleness of ceramics as biomaterials?
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Which biomaterial class has the unit structure as the molecule rather than the crystal?
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What is the main reason for the opaque, translucent, or transparent nature of polymers as biomaterials?
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Which element primarily donates its electrons toward formation of metallic bonds?
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What holds metallic elements and nonmetallic elements together in ceramics?
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Which property of biomaterials involves the reaction to an applied external load?
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What is the primary reason for the brittleness of ceramics as biomaterials?
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In the context of atomic bonds, which type of bond is characteristic of nonmetal atoms?
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Which unit is used to measure stress in the International System of Units (SI)?
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What is the stress at the rope in Megapascals (MPa) when the weight is 2 kg and the diameter of the rope is 2cm?
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Which unit is used to measure load in the International System of Units (SI)?
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How are the stresses in a tooth typically distributed?
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What is the purpose of utilizing the Stress-Stress Curve in measuring mechanical properties?
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What is the main factor in determining the nature of polymers as opaque, translucent, or transparent biomaterials?
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Why are stress-strain curves important in material testing?
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