Practice Metals (1.3) - Unit 5: Materials & Manufacturing Processes

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Question 1.
What is a ferrous metal?
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Think about common metals like steel.
Question 2.
Name one non-ferrous metal.
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Consider metals used in cans or for cooking.
3Question 3.
What is a key characteristic of ferrous metals?
- They are always lighter
- They contain iron
- They have low tensile strength
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Think about what makes metals like steel strong.
4Question 4.
True or False: Non-ferrous metals are more prone to rust than ferrous metals.
- True
- False
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Consider what happens to metals in wet conditions.
Question 5.
You need to design a lightweight bridge. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using aluminum versus steel.
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Think about the specific advantages of each metal and how they influence design.
Question 6.
In a heat treatment process, describe how you would analyze the changes in strength and ductility for a steel sample.
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Consider the scientific methods involved in evaluating metal properties.

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