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Which material property is most important when selecting a metal for constructing bridges?
Which material property is most important when selecting a metal for constructing bridges?
- Strength (correct)
- Malleability
- Sonorous
- Shininess
Metals are naturally shiny without any treatment.
Metals are naturally shiny without any treatment.
False (B)
Explain why the property of strength is important in the context of building bridges.
Explain why the property of strength is important in the context of building bridges.
Without sufficient strength the bridges could collapse under the weight of traffic.
Metals are described as _______ because they can hold large weights without breaking.
Metals are described as _______ because they can hold large weights without breaking.
Match the material with its primary desirable property:
Match the material with its primary desirable property:
Why is gold often used for making jewelry?
Why is gold often used for making jewelry?
A brittle material is ideal for applications requiring high impact resistance.
A brittle material is ideal for applications requiring high impact resistance.
Describe a situation or application, not mentioned in the text, where a material's shininess is a key factor in its selection.
Describe a situation or application, not mentioned in the text, where a material's shininess is a key factor in its selection.
The ability of a metal to be drawn into wires is known as being ________.
The ability of a metal to be drawn into wires is known as being ________.
If a metal shatters when dropped, which property does it exhibit?
If a metal shatters when dropped, which property does it exhibit?
Flashcards
Sonorous
Sonorous
Deep, resonant sound, like a bell.
Malleable
Malleable
Able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking.
Brittle
Brittle
Hard but liable to break or shatter easily.
Ductile
Ductile
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Strong (Metals)
Strong (Metals)
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Shiny (Metals)
Shiny (Metals)
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Study Notes
- Sonorous: Producing a deep or full sound
- Malleable: Able to be hammered or pressed permanently out of shape without breaking or cracking
- Brittle: Hard but liable to break or shatter easily
- Ductile: Able to be drawn out into a thin wire
Metal Properties
- Strong metals are tough and do not shatter easily
- Metals can hold large weights without breaking
- Iron is used for bridges because it is strong
- Metals are shiny when freshly cut or polished
- Gold is used for jewelry because it is beautiful, shiny and expensive
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