Properties of Materials Quiz 1

Which of the following is an example of a hard material?

• Sponge

• Rubber

• Cotton

• Steel

Why must the blade of a cutting tool be harder than the material it is designed to cut?

• To increase the weight of the cutting tool

• To prevent the blade from wearing off

• To make the cutting process easier

• To make the material being cut harder

What is the hardest known material?

• Steel

• Diamond

• Ice

• Granite

Which of the following is an example of a soft material?

• Glass

• Ice

• Concrete

• Sponge

What type of material are cutting tools made from?

• Durable materials

• Elastic materials

• Hard materials

• Soft materials