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KS3 Design & Technology

Materials

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Metals10
Polymers10
Woods10
Textiles and smart materials8

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1Metals

What is a ferrous metal?

  • Any metal that resists rust
  • Metal containing iron
  • Metal mined in Africa only
  • Metal that has been heated
2Polymers

What is a polymer (plastic)?

  • A natural mineral mined from rock
  • A type of pure metal
  • Glass made from sand
  • Long-chain molecule, mostly from oil
3Textiles and smart materials

What is a natural fibre?

  • Fibre coated with plastic
  • Fibre from plants or animals
  • Fibre made from oil
  • Fibre spun from metal
4Woods

What is a hardwood?

  • Any extra-strong manufactured board
  • Wood from a coniferous tree
  • Wood from a deciduous tree (loses leaves)
  • Wood that has been painted hard
5Metals

What is a non-ferrous metal?

  • Any soft metal
  • Metal from outside the UK
  • Metal that has not been forged
  • Metal without iron in it
6Polymers

What is a thermoplastic?

  • Plastic that cannot be moulded
  • Polymer that sets permanently when heated
  • Polymer that softens with heat and can be reshaped
  • Polymer used only for clothing

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