Introduction to Engineering Materials

Which of the following is a metal?

• Fibreglass

• Rubber

• Steel

• Plastic

Which material is known for being ductile and can be stretched into wires?

• Ceramics

• Polymers

• Metals

• Composites

Which of the following is a composite material?

• Glass

• Bronze

• Leather

• Fibreglass

Which of these materials is typically used as an electrical insulator?

• Iron

• Copper

• Rubber

• Bronze

What does the term "malleable" refer to in materials science?

• The ability to be stretched into a wire

• The ability to be shaped without breaking

• The ability to resist corrosion

• The ability to conduct heat

Which material is most likely to be used for making a tyre?

• Rubber

• Glass

• Steel

• Ceramic

Alloys are best described as:

• Single-element materials

• Mixtures of metals with other elements

• Natural polymers

• Types of ceramics

Which of the following is an example of a polymer?

• Cork

• Plastic

• Bronze

• Iron

What type of material is typically brittle?

• Rubber

• Ceramics

• Metals

• Polymers

A bottle is most commonly made from which material?

• Leather

• Fibreglass

• Glass

• Rubber