The Properties of Materials

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Makes the material surface more difficult to indent or scratch
Hard
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Exhibits very small deformations under large forces
Stiff
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Can absorb the energy from impacts and shocks without breaking e.g. the rubber/steel compositions in car tyres
Tough
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Will shatter or crack when subjected to dynamic shocks or impacts without undergoing any plastic deformation e.g. concrete and biscuits
Brittle
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Can withstand a large force before breaking
Strong
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Can be hammered out into thin sheets e.g. gold
Malleable
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Can be drawn into wires e.g. copper
Ductile
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Card 2

Front

Exhibits very small deformations under large forces

Back

Stiff

Card 3

Front

Can absorb the energy from impacts and shocks without breaking e.g. the rubber/steel compositions in car tyres

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Will shatter or crack when subjected to dynamic shocks or impacts without undergoing any plastic deformation e.g. concrete and biscuits

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Can withstand a large force before breaking

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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