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Quick questions on Composites, ceramics and modern materials - CCEA GCSE Engineering and Manufacturing
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What are composites?Show answer
The big advantage of composites is a high strength-to-weight ratio: they can be as strong as metals but much lighter.
What is q1?Show answer
What is a composite material? [1 mark]
What is q2?Show answer
Give one property of ceramics that suits cutting tools and one limitation. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
What does a shape memory alloy do, and give one use. [2 marks]
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