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Which of the following properties measures the energy required to crack a material without causing fracture?
What does the linear thermal expansion coefficient, $\alpha$, indicate?
What characterizes the glass temperature ($T_g$) in polymers?
Which of the following conductors has an electrical resistivity of more than $10^{-8} \Omega - m$?
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What is the significance of the melting temperature ($T_m$)?
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What does the electrical conductivity, $\sigma_e$, measure?
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Which property describes the ability of a material to be deformed plastically into a specified shape without defects?
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What is the range for the dielectric constant, $\epsilon_r$, for insulators?
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Which of the following statements about resilience is incorrect?
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What is the significance of a material having high ductility?
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Study Notes
Thermal Properties
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Linear Thermal Expansion Coefficient (α): Measures thermal strain per degree Celsius.
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Change in Length (∆L): Length change due to temperature variation, with original length (Lo) at room temperature and temperature change (∆T) in °C.
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Glass Temperature (Tg): Crucial for polymer behavior.
- Below Tg: Polymers are hard and brittle.
- Above Tg: Polymers become soft and flexible.
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Melting Temperature (Tm): The point at which solid and liquid states of a substance coexist in equilibrium. Heating a solid increases temperature until melting occurs.
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Maximum Service Temperature (Tmax): The highest temperature for material use without risk of oxidation, chemical changes, or creep.
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Minimum Service Temperature (Tmin): The lowest temperature at which a material remains safe and does not become brittle.
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Specific Heat (cp): The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by 1°C, typically measured at constant atmospheric pressure.
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Thermal Shock Resistance (∆Ts): Indicates the maximum temperature difference a material can endure during sudden quenching without damage. Significant fluctuations cause thermal stresses and potential micro-cracks.
Electrical Properties
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Electrical Resistivity (ρe): Indicates how strongly a material opposes electric current.
- Good conductors have resistivity greater than 10⁻⁸ Ω·m.
- Best insulators show resistivity over 10¹⁶ Ω·m.
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Electrical Conductivity (σe): Measures a material's ability to allow electric current to flow, varying across different materials.
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Dielectric Constant (εr): Expresses an insulator's tendency to polarize in an electric field.
- For gases: εr = 1.
- For insulators: 2 < εr < 30.
Mechanical Properties
- Resilience: Ability to absorb and release maximum energy upon elastic deformation.
- Toughness: Capacity to withstand shock loading without fracturing, quantified by the energy necessary to crack the material.
- Weldability: Indicates how well a material can be welded while retaining its properties post-welding.
- Formability: Refers to the ability to undergo plastic deformation into a specific shape without defects.
- Castability: Describes the ease of pouring molten material into a mold to create a defect-free casting.
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This quiz focuses on the thermal properties related to linear thermal expansion, particularly the coefficient α. It evaluates your understanding of thermal strain, change in length due to temperature variations, and the relationships among these variables. Prepare to explore the fundamentals of thermal dynamics in materials.
