Understanding Engineering Material Properties

Which of the following is a primary property of engineering materials?

• Colour

• Density

• Taste

• Odour

Which material property describes a material's ability to return to its original shape after deformation?

• Plasticity

• Elasticity

• Ductility

• Malleability

What is the term for the maximum stress a material can withstand without permanent deformation?

• Yield Strength

• Ultimate Strength

• Fracture Toughness

• Hardness

Which of the following materials is known for its high thermal conductivity?

• Wood

• Copper

• Plastic

• Glass

What is the primary factor that affects the electrical conductivity of a material?

• Density

• Temperature

• Colour

• Hardness

Which property measures a material's resistance to scratching or indentation?

• Toughness

• Hardness

• Elasticity

• Ductility

What is the term for the ability of a material to absorb energy and plastically deform without fracturing?

• Brittleness

• Toughness

• Elasticity

• Malleability

Which of the following is a measure of a material's resistance to deformation under load?

• Stiffness

• Flexibility

• Ductility

• Malleability

What is the term for the temperature at which a material changes from a solid to a liquid?

• Boiling Point

• Melting Point

• Freezing Point

• Sublimation Point

Which of the following materials is typically used for its high tensile strength?

• Rubber

• Steel

• Glass

• Wood