Practice Metals (1.3) - Unit 5: Materials & Manufacturing Processes - IB Grade 8 Product Design
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Question 1 Easy

What is a ferrous metal?

💡 Hint: Think about common metals like steel.

Question 2 Easy

Name one non-ferrous metal.

💡 Hint: Consider metals used in cans or for cooking.

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Question 1

What is a key characteristic of ferrous metals?

They are always lighter
They contain iron
They have low tensile strength

💡 Hint: Think about what makes metals like steel strong.

Question 2

True or False: Non-ferrous metals are more prone to rust than ferrous metals.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to metals in wet conditions.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You need to design a lightweight bridge. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using aluminum versus steel.

💡 Hint: Think about the specific advantages of each metal and how they influence design.

Challenge 2 Hard

In a heat treatment process, describe how you would analyze the changes in strength and ductility for a steel sample.

💡 Hint: Consider the scientific methods involved in evaluating metal properties.

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