Materials Science: Macrostructure and Properties
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What are the three primary classifications of solid materials?

Metal, ceramic, and polymer

What are the four components involved in the design, production, and utilization of materials?

Materials scientists, processing engineers, product designers, and users

What is a distinctive feature of smart materials/systems?

Ability to respond to stimuli or changes in their environment

What is nanotechnology as it applies to materials?

<p>The manipulation of materials on a nanoscale (typically 1-100 nm) to produce unique properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are three criteria important in the materials selection process?

<p>Performance, cost, and sustainability</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do materials influence our everyday lives?

<p>Materials are essential in the production of modern technologies, infrastructure, and consumer goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the implications of not having certain materials in our modern world?

<p>The absence of modern technologies, infrastructure, and consumer goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of materials science and engineering?

<p>Designing, producing, and utilizing materials to meet specific application requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between materials science and sustainability?

<p>Materials science aims to develop sustainable materials and production methods that minimize environmental impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do materials scientists consider the environmental impact of materials?

<p>By assessing the material's lifecycle, from production to disposal or recycling</p> Signup and view all the answers

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