AQA 3.1.6.1 · Materials and their properties
Polymers
Questions on every material. · The lesson
Question 11 mark
What makes a polymer thermoforming?
Question 21 mark
Why can a thermosetting polymer not be softened and reshaped once it has set?
Question 31 mark
The flip-top lid of a shampoo bottle bends at a thin hinge thousands of times without breaking. Which polymer is it?
Question 41 mark
A rigid plug casing must be a good electrical insulator and must not soften if it gets warm. Which polymer is used?
Question 51 mark
A shop wants a glossy laser-cut sign in bright colours. Which polymer is the usual choice?
Question 61 mark
Which sheet polymer is widely vacuum formed into packaging trays and models because it is rigid, light and cheap?