Performance Characteristics of Materials Flashcards
1
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What is conductivity?
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It is a speed with which electricity or heat can be transferred through a material.
2
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What makes timber cells excellent insulators?
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Their multi-layered nature.
3
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Define strength.
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It is an overarching term used to describe generally a material which may be ductile, plastic, malleable, and tough.
4
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What is a tensile strength test used for?
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It is used to measure the strain (mm change in length) for an applied stress (N of force pulling the material apart).
5
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Define malleability?
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It is the ability to compress a material, for example into a thin sheet, without cracking.
