GCSE Resistant Materials

?
Which is more expensive hardwood or softwood?
Hardwood
1 of 19
Which is faster to grow, softwood or hardwood?
Softwood
2 of 19
Whats the difference between thermosetting and thermoplastics?
Thermosetting plastics cannot be reshaped, thermoplastics can be reshaped
3 of 19
What does plasticity mean?
The ability of a material to change shape without cracking or breaking.
4 of 19
Name an advantage of using polythene
It is soft and flexible. Also it is 100% recyclable and is tough.
5 of 19
Shampoo bottles use what type of plastic?
Polythene
6 of 19
Name an advantage of polyester resin glue
It is water resistant.
7 of 19
Name an disadvantage of Urea Formaldehyde
Gives of toxic fumes when heated
8 of 19
Name an advantage of Urea Formaldehyde
Brittle, hard and scratch resistant
9 of 19
What is Urea Formaldehyde used for?
Electrical castings
10 of 19
Name an advantage of using a non-ferrous metal
Doesn't tend to rust
11 of 19
Give an example of a non-ferrous metal
Aluminium
12 of 19
Give an example of a ferrous metal
Steel
13 of 19
What do ferrous metals contain?
Iron
14 of 19
What is polyurethane?
A wood finish
15 of 19
Name an advantage of polyurethane
Water proof, fire proof and smooth when sanded.
16 of 19
Name ONE way of joining metal together
Welding
17 of 19
What does the British Kitemark look like?
An ice-cream
18 of 19
Name ONE advantage of CAM
Quicker, more accurate
19 of 19

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

Which is faster to grow, softwood or hardwood?

Back

Softwood

Card 3

Front

Whats the difference between thermosetting and thermoplastics?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

What does plasticity mean?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Name an advantage of using polythene

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Design & Technology: Resistant Materials resources:

See all Design & Technology: Resistant Materials resources »See all Resistant Materials Flash Cards resources »