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1.8-1.13 Categorisation of types, properties, structure of different materials MatchUp

Target Level
4-5
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Click on a top box, then click on its match below. Or, drag a top box and drop it onto the correct match. Match all pairs before clicking ‘Check’.

Elasticity
Insulator of electricity
Beech
Malleability
High production rate
Ductility
Biodegradability
Stainless steel
Printability
Toughness
Balsa
What working mechanical property makes aluminium easy to form into hollow tubes?
What ferrous metal has a high hardness?
What property makes corrugated cardboard a sustainable packaging material?
What characteristic makes copier paper ideal for graphics?
What is the mechanical advantage of using acrylic over Bipol?
What physical property makes urea formaldehyde ideal for making electrical plug sockets?
What mechanical property makes weft-knitted fabrics ideal for swimwear?
What characteristic makes warp-knitted fabric ideal for T-shirts?
Indoor furniture requires a durable timber. What would be ideal for this?
Modelling with timber requires a material that is easily cut and formed. What would be ideal for this?
Copper is commonly used for electrical wiring. What mechanical property makes it ideal for this application?

This is your 1st attempt! You get 3 marks for each one you get right. Good luck!

Pass Mark
75%