9.2.3 - Processing Composites
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Practice Questions
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What are composite materials?
💡 Hint: Think about a material made from different components.
Name one advantage of using composites.
💡 Hint: Consider materials that are strong yet light.
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What is a composite material?
💡 Hint: Think about how they are built from different substances.
True or false? The lay-up process can result in stronger composites.
💡 Hint: Recall advantages of the lay-up technique.
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Design a lightweight drone frame using composites. Consider ply orientation, part geometry, and the manufacturing processes discussed.
💡 Hint: Think about the stress points on the drone and how layers can be arranged.
Evaluate the impact of tooling costs on the feasibility of mass-producing a composite skateboard.
💡 Hint: Balance creativity in design with cost realities.
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