3.1.6.2 Material properties

Question 1

absorbancy

Answer 1

The ability of a material to soak up heat, light or moisture

Question 2

density

Answer 2

the mass per unit volume of a material

Question 3

electrical conductivity

Answer 3

the measure at which a metal can transport electricity

Question 4

fusibility

Answer 4

the ability to be converted from a solid to fluid state by heat

Question 5

thermal conductivtiy

Answer 5

the measure of a materials ability to transfer heat

Question 6

difference between physical and working properties

Answer 6

physical properties are the natural properties it has
working properties is how a metal responds to a manipulation

Question 7

ductility

Answer 7

the ability to be stretched or drawn without breaking

Question 8

elasticity

Answer 8

the ability to return to its original shape after compression

Question 9

hardness

Answer 9

the ability to withstand impact, wear and abrasion

Question 10

malleability

Answer 10

the ability to be bent or shape without splitting

Question 11

strength

Answer 11

the ability to withstand a force

Question 12

toughness

Answer 12

the ability to absorb shock without fracturing