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Which type of material is characterized by being crystalline in structure, opaque, lustrous, and having good electrical and thermal conductivities?
Which type of material is characterized by being crystalline in structure, opaque, lustrous, and having good electrical and thermal conductivities?
- Polymer
- Metal (correct)
- Composite
- Ceramic
What type of material is formed when two or more metals are combined together?
What type of material is formed when two or more metals are combined together?
- Alloy (correct)
- Polymer
- Ceramic
- Composite
Which material type is known for being light and having low electrical conductivity?
Which material type is known for being light and having low electrical conductivity?
- Metal
- Polymer (correct)
- Composite
- Ceramic
Which type of material is commonly used for car bodies, tin cans, and conducting wires?
Which type of material is commonly used for car bodies, tin cans, and conducting wires?
What type of material is known for being hard, brittle, and having high compressive strength?
What type of material is known for being hard, brittle, and having high compressive strength?
Which material type is characterized by being crystalline in structure, opaque, lustrous, and having good electrical and thermal conductivities?
Which material type is characterized by being crystalline in structure, opaque, lustrous, and having good electrical and thermal conductivities?
What type of material is formed when two or more metals are combined together?
What type of material is formed when two or more metals are combined together?
Which type of material is commonly used for car bodies, tin cans, and conducting wires?
Which type of material is commonly used for car bodies, tin cans, and conducting wires?
What type of material is known for being hard, brittle, and having high compressive strength?
What type of material is known for being hard, brittle, and having high compressive strength?
Which material type is characterized by being light and having low electrical conductivity?
Which material type is characterized by being light and having low electrical conductivity?
Flashcards
Metal
Metal
A material that is crystalline, opaque, lustrous and has good electrical and thermal conductivities. Examples include copper, iron and aluminum.
Alloy
Alloy
A mixture of two or more metals.
Polymer
Polymer
A material that is known for being light and has low electrical conductivity. Examples include plastic, rubber and nylon
Ceramic
Ceramic
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Alloy
Alloy
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Metal
Metal
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Study Notes
Engineering Materials and Properties Overview
- Engineering materials include metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites
- Metals are crystalline in structure, have good electrical and thermal conductivities, and form alloys when combined
- Examples of metals include copper, steel, aluminum, gold, brass, and bronze
- Metal applications include car bodies, tin cans, and conducting wires
- Polymers are light, have low electrical and thermal conductivity, and are used in various applications
- Ceramics are hard, brittle, and have high melting points; they are used in electrical insulators and thermal barriers
- Composites are made by combining two or more materials to create a new material with improved properties
- Atomic structure of solids and bonding of materials are key aspects of material properties
- Mechanical properties of materials include strength, stiffness, and ductility
- Minerals in the earth's crust are a major source of metals
- Minerals in certain places contain a high percentage of a particular metal
- Metals change geometrical shape permanently under external force
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Test your knowledge of engineering materials and properties with this quiz. Explore different types of materials such as metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites, and delve into atomic structure, bonding, and material properties. Get ready to assess your understanding of mechanical properties and the basic structure of materials in this comprehensive quiz.
