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Engineering Materials

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Which factor often leads to engineering disasters, according to the text?

Innovation in engineering

Misuse of materials (correct)

Use of new materials

Selection of engineering materials

What are the essential properties of engineering materials typically considered in material selection?

Only mechanical properties

Only physical properties

Physical, mechanical, thermal, chemical, and electrical properties (correct)

Physical and thermal properties

What does the text imply about innovation in engineering and the use of new materials?

Innovation is always directly linked to the use of new materials

Innovation often requires the use of completely new materials

Innovation only happens when new materials are developed

Innovation can involve clever use of existing materials for new applications (correct)

What do plastic paper clips and ceramic turbine-blades represent according to the text?

Attempts to do better with polymers and ceramics than with metals Signup and view all the answers

Why are engineering disasters like aircraft being grounded often attributed to material-related issues?

Engineers using the wrong materials or lacking understanding of material properties Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not considered one of the major engineering materials?

Leather Signup and view all the answers

Which class of materials includes materials like iron, steel, and titanium?

Metals and Alloys Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of ceramics used in engineering materials?

Alumina and Silica Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a polymer used in engineering materials?

Nylon Signup and view all the answers

In which class of materials would you find natural rubber and polyurethane?

Polymers Signup and view all the answers