Materials in High-Tech Applications

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Which of the following properties is associated with polymeric materials according to the text?

  • Chemically inert and unreactive (correct)
  • Insensitive to temperature changes
  • Chemically reactive
  • High costs

Which type of material is described as having 'electrical conductivities intermediate between conductors and insulators' in the text?

  • Semiconductors (correct)
  • Smart materials
  • Nanomaterials
  • Biomaterials

What is a key requirement for a hip implant material according to the text?

  • Low strength
  • Good lubricity (correct)
  • High density
  • Low stiffness

According to Fig. 1.4, which type of material has the highest room-temperature stiffness?

<p>Ceramics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided in Fig. 1.3, which type of material has the highest room-temperature density?

<p>Metals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which material property is associated with 'light, strong, flexible' materials in the text?

<p>Composites (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Materials Science investigates the relationships between processing, structures, properties, and performance of materials?

<p>Structure-Property Correlation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does aluminum oxide's transparency vary according to its structure?

<p>Varies based on the degree of porosity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the field of materials science, what can affect the performance of a material?

<p>Cooling Rate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of material based on the text provided?

<p>Translucence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the Materials Selection Process involves determining the required properties for a specific application?

<p>Picking the application (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can change the structure of a material?

<p>Processing techniques (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of material exhibits properties like high thermal and electrical conductivity, resistance to fracture, and opacity?

<p>Metals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of material is characterized by ionic bonding and non-conducting properties?

<p>Ceramics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of bonding is predominant in the structure of polymers/plastics?

<p>Covalent bonding (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of strength and density, which material category generally has low values?

<p>Polymers/Plastics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes composites from the other material types mentioned in the text?

<p>They are homogeneous mixtures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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