the way in which a material responds to an external force or certain environment; also referred to as mechanical properties

a push, pull or twist that acts on an object

Working properties of materials

Design and technology

Physical properties of materials

Testing physical properties of materials

Testing working properties of materials

Metal properties, sources and stock forms

The environmental impact of materials

Selecting materials for manufacture

Modern material properties

This unit will develop pupils' knowledge of the physical and working properties of materials. They will compare material properties through testing, with a focus on metals. The environmental and social impact of materials will also be introduced.

Material testing

What are working properties also known as?

Which of the following is an example of a force acting on a material?

Which physical property is the ability of a material to allow electricity to flow through it?

Which material group tends to have high absorbency?

What is the correct definition for material?

Material properties describe how a material looks, feels, and ...

Working properties of materials

Lesson outcome