AS Physics Unit 1: Material Definitions Definitions of materials for P1 exam 3.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? PhysicsMaterialsASEdexcel Created by: GrasshopperCreated on: 06-05-13 18:18 Ductile Displays a great deal of plasicity under tension before it breaks 1 of 9 Malleable Displays a great deal of plasicity under compression before it breaks 2 of 9 Elastic Deformation by forces is corrected and material returns to normal shape 3 of 9 Plastic Deformation by forces is retained by material 4 of 9 Strength Ability to withstand tensile, compressive and shearing forces without breaking 5 of 9 Stiffness Size of deforming force to the size of deformation is small (deforms little) 6 of 9 Brittleness Withstand small deformation then brakes 7 of 9 Toughness Absorbs significant amount of energy before plastically deforming 8 of 9 Hardness Resistant to scratching and indentation on surface 9 of 9
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