2.2 - Thermal Properties
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Practice Questions
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What property of plastics makes them good insulators?
💡 Hint: Remember this property also helps conserve energy.
What happens to thermoplastics when heated?
💡 Hint: Think about the state change they undergo.
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What is the primary advantage of low thermal conductivity in plastics?
💡 Hint: Think about energy usage in buildings.
True or False: Thermosetting plastics can be reshaped after they have cured.
💡 Hint: Consider the behavior of each type when heated.
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Design a testing strategy for a new thermoplastic material intended for use in cold climates. What thermal properties would be most important and why?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how these properties influence material performance under stress.
Compare the environmental impacts of using thermoplastics versus thermosetting plastics in construction applications. Discuss in light of their thermal properties.
💡 Hint: What happens to each material at the end of its life cycle?
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