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Physical properties

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properties associated with actual matter that forms the material

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Mechanical properties

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Properties that determine how a material reacts to an external force

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Examples of physical properties

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Density
Fusibility
Conductivity
Thermal expansion

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Mechanical properties examples

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Strength
Hardness
Durability
Toughness
Brittleness
Stability
Elasticity
Plasticity
Malleability
Ductility

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Density definition and effect

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mass per unit of volume

effects weight

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Fusibility definition and effect

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change into liquid when heated

able to be complex shapes

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Conductivity definition and effect

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The ability to conduct electrical current or heat

Able to conduct or insulate from heat or electricity

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Thermal expansion definition and effect

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The amount that a material expands when heated

Able to be used in hot (or cold) places

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Strength definition and effect

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The ability to withstand force without breaking or permanently deforming

Able to support/resist weight and force

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Elasticity definition and effect

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The ability to bend and flex and return to its original form when a force is removed

Provide comfort for the user (handles)

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Plasticity definition and effect

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The ability to be changed permanently in shape by a external force without breaking

Sheet material can be formed into simple shapes

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Malleability definition and effect

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The ability to be changed permanently in shape by the application of compressive force without breaking

Can be pressed into shape

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Ductility definition and effect

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The ability to be changed permanently in shape by the application of tensile force without breaking

Can be made into wire or tubing

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Hardness definition and effect

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The ability to resist abrasive wear, indentation and deformation

Scratch resistant

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Toughness definition and effect

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The ability to withstand sudden stress in the forms of shocks or blows without fracturing

Impact resistant

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Durability definition and effect

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The ability to withstand wear, tear and deterioration over time

Maintain aesthetics for a long time

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Stability definition and effect

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The ability to resist changes in shape and size over time

Will not warp or bend over time

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different types of strength

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Tensile Strength
Compressive Strength
Bending Strength
Shear Strength
Torsional Strength

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types of plasticity

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Malleability
Ductility

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