the characteristics of a material, such as appearance and features

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

a product or material that has minimal environmental impact through its reuse or replenishment

Material considerations and selection

Design and technology

In this unit pupils will develop designing and making principles knowledge with an explicit focus on exam technique.

Which of these factors is NOT considered when choosing materials for a product?

Materials with high {{}} are resistant to changes in shape or size under pressure.

Which material is typically chosen for products that need to be lightweight and durable, such as aircraft parts?

When companies choose materials, they must consider {{}}, which includes the energy used in production and disposal.

Which of the following is an example of a physical property?

What form of research is gathering data from component data sheets?

To improve quality and meet customer needs

To create completely new products every time

Match each element of a design brief to its description.

Which of the following materials would not be suitable for a child’s lunchbox?

When a business produces more units of a product, it can lower the cost per unit due to ...

Which of the following are linked to internal costing factors?