Chapter 5 (Materials) Flashcard

Front

Grinding grain into flour is an example of which type of processing?

Back

Mechanical

Front

Which two metals are combined to form the alloy we call brass?

Back

Zinc and copper

Front

Which of the following is not composed of an engineering material? A bicycle frame, A microwave oven case, Toothpaste, A garbage bag

Back

Toothpaste

Front

Which of the following is not a class of engineering material? Chemicals, Metals, Ceramics, Polymers

Back

Chemicals

Front

Which of the following can withstand being stretched at least twice its length? Thermoplastics, Thermosets, Elastomers, Fiberglass

Back

Elastomers

Front

Which of the following is an example of thermal processing? Changing pig iron into steel, Changing rocks into gravel, Changing natural gas into plastic, Changing trees into veneer

Back

Changing pig iron into steel

Front

Which of the following is produced using an electrochemical process? Lumber, Glass, Limestone, Aluminum

Back

Aluminum

Front

The rate at which a material corrodes is an example of which type of material property? Options: Optical, Thermal, Chemical, Electrical

Back

Chemical

Front

Conductivity is an example of which type of material property? Options: Magnetic, Chemical, Acoustical, Electrical

Back

Electrical

Front

Which kind of energy is derived from the natural heat present in the earth?

Back

Geothermal energy