Task 3 [Working towards P2]:
The material you use must be strong once shaped (not malleable). You are going to test whether wood, plastic and metal will change shape if put under pressure.
Practical: malleability
Complete the following steps and record your data in the table below:
1. Collect a wooden, plastic and metal equally sized block
2. Hit each block with a hammer
3. Look to see if the material has changed shape
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Material |
Change of shape (Yes/ No) |
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Wood |
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Plastic |
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Metal |
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Questions:
1. Did any of the materials change shape?
2. The best material for a window would not change shape when under pressure. Which material should they use? Why?
