Difference between revisions of "Brittleness"
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: '''Brittle''' is the opposite of [[malleable]]. | : '''Brittle''' is the opposite of [[malleable]]. | ||
: A '''malleable''' [[material]] will change shape, but it won't crack when a large [[force]] is applied. | : A '''malleable''' [[material]] will change shape, but it won't crack when a large [[force]] is applied. | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 5== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | A [[brittle]] [[material]] snaps without stretching or bending when subjected to [[stress]]. | ||
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| + | ===About Brittle Materials=== | ||
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| + | *[[Brittle]] [[material]]s exhibits little to no [[Plastic Deformation|plastic deformation]] before breaking. | ||
| + | *[[Brittle]] [[material]]s are often characterized by a high [[Compressive Strength|compressive strength]] but low [[Tensile Strength|tensile strength]]. | ||
| + | *Typically fails suddenly and without much warning. | ||
| + | ===Examples=== | ||
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| + | *[[Ceramic]]s and [[glass]] are classic examples of [[brittle]] [[material]]s. | ||
| + | *[[Brittle]] [[material]]s are used in applications where high [[Compressive Strength|compressive strength]] is needed, such as in building materials. | ||
Latest revision as of 11:48, 22 May 2024
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
A brittle material is one that is more likely to break than it is to change shape when it is hit.
About Brittle Materials
- Brittle materials will crack and break when struck.
- A non-brittle material will change shape, but it won't crack when it is struck.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Brittleness is how easily a material cracks or breaks due to a force.
About Brittle Materials
- Brittle materials will crack and break when a large force is applied.
- Brittle is the opposite of malleable.
- A malleable material will change shape, but it won't crack when a large force is applied.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Brittleness is how easily a material cracks or breaks due to a force.
About Brittle Materials
- Brittle materials will crack and break when a large force is applied.
- Brittle is the opposite of malleable.
- A malleable material will change shape, but it won't crack when a large force is applied.
Key Stage 5
Meaning
A brittle material snaps without stretching or bending when subjected to stress.
About Brittle Materials
- Brittle materials exhibits little to no plastic deformation before breaking.
- Brittle materials are often characterized by a high compressive strength but low tensile strength.
- Typically fails suddenly and without much warning.