Practice - Shape Memory Alloys (SMA)
Practice Questions
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What is a Shape Memory Alloy?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens after you heat a bent paper clip.
Name one common application of Nitinol.
💡 Hint: It helps in keeping pathways in the body open.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What property is essential for a material to be classified as a Shape Memory Alloy?
💡 Hint: Think about the 'memory' aspect of the material.
True or False: Nitinol is primarily used in the construction of buildings.
💡 Hint: Recall the main applications discussed!
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simple actuator using SMA materials. Describe how the device would function, including the transformation conditions.
💡 Hint: Consider typical scenarios where motion is needed and think of applications in robotics.
Evaluate the impact of temperature fluctuations on the efficiency of SMA applications in medical devices.
💡 Hint: Connect this to how body temperature fluctuates and its effects on medical procedures.
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