Revision - physical properties Flashcards
1
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Define compressive strength
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stress required to cause fracture
2
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elastic modulus
A
stress required to cause a change in shape
3
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ductility
A
dimensional change experienced before fracture
4
Q
hardness
A
resistance of surface to indentation or abrasion
5
Q
translucency
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the relative amount of light transmission through an object
6
Q
opalescence
A
the visual property of an object having a milky brightness and a play of colours from the surface
7
Q
work hardening
A
the increase in hardness of a metal induced by physical properties such as bending or hammering
8
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