7.14.1 - Shape Memory Alloys (SMA)
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Practice Questions
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What happens to Shape Memory Alloys when heated?
💡 Hint: Think about the physical property unique to SMAs.
Name one application of Shape Memory Alloys.
💡 Hint: Consider where precision and movement are crucial.
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What is the primary characteristic of Shape Memory Alloys?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens after deformation.
True or false: SMAs can only operate in extreme temperatures.
💡 Hint: Consider the properties you learned about them.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a device using Shape Memory Alloys that could improve current robotic functions. Detail its features and potential benefits.
💡 Hint: Think about how SMAs could enhance flexibility and functionality.
Evaluate the environmental impacts of using Shape Memory Alloys in various industries.
💡 Hint: Consider both manufacturing and disposal aspects.
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