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Identify one family of engineering materials and provide three examples of materials within this family.
One family of engineering materials is metals. Examples include steel, aluminum, and copper.
List three advantages of using polymers as an engineering material family.
Advantages of polymers include their lightweight nature, corrosion resistance, and flexibility.
What are three disadvantages associated with ceramics as an engineering material family?
Disadvantages of ceramics include brittleness, low tensile strength, and difficulty in processing.
Name a specific engineering application for composite materials and justify its suitability.
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Describe an engineering application for glass and mention its key properties that enable this application.
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