Material Properties Quiz

Which property refers to the ability of a material to withstand great force or pressure?

• Strong

• Stiff

• Ductile

• Tough

What is the measure of the resistance to bending or deformation of a material?

• Brittle

• Stiff

• Hard

• Tough

Which term describes a material's capability of being stretched into a thin wire without losing toughness?

• Brittle

• Stiff

• Ductile

• Hard

What type of material is likely to break or shatter when subjected to stress?

• Hard

• Brittle

• Tough

• Ductile

Which property refers to a material's ability to withstand impact without breaking?

• Hard

• Strong

• Stiff

• Tough

What does the Young's Modulus measure?

• Stress

• Strain

• Deformation

• Stiffness

What is the formula for Young's Modulus?

• E=Strain / Stress

• E=Stress / Strain

• E=Force / Area

• E=Change in length / Original length

What does the Rockwell hardness test measure?

• Tensile strength

• Elasticity

• Hardness

• Stiffness

Which Rockwell scale is commonly used for measuring the hardness of steels?

• HR-A

• HR-D

• HR-B

• HR-C

What does a higher Rockwell hardness number indicate?

• Softer material

• More flexibility

• Higher toughness

• Harder material