Metal Strength Quiz
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What is the property of metals that allows them to be easily shaped, bent, or hammered into different forms without breaking?

  • Ductility
  • Malleability (correct)
  • Brittleness
  • Toughness
  • Which property of metals is crucial in situations where the metal is subjected to forces that push or compress it, such as in columns, pillars, or foundations?

  • Malleability
  • Compressive strength (correct)
  • Ductility
  • Tensile strength
  • Which type of metal is commonly used for cutting tools, such as drill bits and lathe tools, due to its high hardness and ability to maintain sharp edges?

  • Steel
  • Copper
  • Tungsten carbide (correct)
  • Iron
  • What is the difference between tensile strength and compressive strength of metals?

    <p>Tensile strength refers to a metal's ability to resist being stretched or pulled apart, while compressive strength refers to a metal's ability to resist being squashed or compressed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of applications where metals with good tensile strength are required?

    <p>Metals with good tensile strength are required in applications where the metal is subjected to pulling forces, such as in cables, ropes, or beams.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of brittle metals and what are their specific advantages in certain situations?

    <p>Some examples of brittle metals include tungsten carbide, which is commonly used for cutting tools such as drill bits and lathe tools due to its high hardness and ability to maintain sharp edges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Malleable metals can be deformed under compression without ______ or cracking, making them suitable for various applications such as copper electrical wiring.

    <p>fracturing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    [Blank] refers to how far a metal can be elongated or stretched before it fractures or breaks.

    <p>Ductility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Copper and lead are more ductile than iron, allowing them to be shaped into various forms through ______ and thinning before fracturing.

    <p>beating</p> Signup and view all the answers

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