10.5.1 - Mechanical Properties and Processing
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Practice Questions
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What does tensile strength measure in polymers?
💡 Hint: Think about how strong a material can be under tension.
Define elongation.
💡 Hint: Consider how flexible a material is.
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What is tensile strength in polymers?
💡 Hint: Think about stress in tension.
True or False: Amorphous polymers often have higher tensile strength than crystalline polymers.
💡 Hint: Consider how organized vs. disorganized structures perform under tension.
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Explain how increasing the molecular weight of a polymer might affect its tensile strength and elongation.
💡 Hint: Consider molecular structure and be aware of trade-offs.
Compare and contrast the melting behavior of amorphous versus crystalline polymers during processing. Discuss the implications on mechanical properties.
💡 Hint: Focus on structural arrangement and its correlation to heat response.
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