AQA GCSE D&T: Developments in new materials

What modern material draws strength from its woven structure? 

Which of the following is a property of Graphene?

What of the following is not a property of Kevlar?

Which of the following products uses thermochromic pigments for safety?

What makes Titanium particularly useful?

Which material would be best suited for the product pictured?

Which of the following is a benefit of using corn starch polymers?

What is a disadvantage of composite materials?

Term used to describe materials manufactured for performance properties instead of aesthetics

Which is not a common use for Kevlar?

A material that combines the properties of the materials that were used to make it?

Why might 'nanomaterials' be added to sports equipment?

This material lets light through when a voltage is applied and block light when no voltage is applied

Which of the following is a particle composite material

GRP stands for?

What is Teflon's main material characteristic?

Shape memory alloy are used in braces.

Which of the following is not a property of Nomex fabrics?

What is an advantage of polylactic acid (PLA), or bioplastics?

Which material would be best suited for the product pictured?

After deformation/bending heat can be applied to this material to return it to the original shape?

Which of the following is not a use of E-textiles?

Graphene is 

Which polymer is most commonly used to 'dip coat' or 'powder coat' metals?

Anodising Aluminium.......

Which of the following is a suitable use for metal foam?

Which of the following would be a suitable application for an SMA?

Which material would be best suited for the product pictured?

Corn starch polymers....

A smart material

Metal foam can be used to soundproof or offer crash protection in cars. Why might this be used over other materials?

Conductive fibres are often called:

Which of these four is the abbreviated name of a smart material?

A composite is?

What does LCD stand for?

Modern materials are produced through the invention of new and improved processes?

How does Gore-tex work?

Which of the following is an example of a fire-resistant fabric?

Micro encapsulation could help with?

Microfibres hold tiny capsules that break open to release chemicals. They incorporate: