plumiDevelopments in new materials: AQA GCSE Design and Technology questions
Every AQA GCSE Design and Technology exam question on 3.1.3 Developments in new materials, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 13 questions on Developments in new materials, as a list
- June 2025, Written paper, Q05 (1 mark): Identify the correct definition of a modern material. A A combination of two or more different materials. B A material produced through a new or improved produc
- June 2024, Written paper, Q05 (1 mark): Which one of the following is a composite material? A Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CRP) B Graphene C High impact polystyrene (HIPS) D Wool [1 mark]
- June 2023, Written paper, Q01 (1 mark): Which one of the following is a composite material? A Carbonfibre reinforced plastic (CRP) B Graphene C High impact polystyrene (HIPS) D Titanium [1 mark]
- June 2023, Written paper, Q10 (1 mark): Identify the colour-changing smart material used in the thermometer below. A Liquid crystal display B Nanomaterial C Photochromic pigment D Thermochromic pigmen
- June 2022, Written paper, Q01 (1 mark): Conductive textiles could be used to A burn at high temperatures. B change colour. C illuminate Light Emitting Diodes. D resist bullets. [1 mark]
- June 2022, Written paper, Q02 (1 mark): Micro encapsulation is used to make fabric A anti-bacterial. B conductive. C fire proof. D stronger. [1 mark]
- June 2022, Written paper, Q11.1 (1 mark): Name one specific modern material. [1 mark]
- June 2022, Written paper, Q11.2 (2 marks): Explain why the use of modern materials improves the function of products. [2 marks]
- November 2021, Written paper, Q01 (1 mark): Which one of the following is a technical textile? A Brass B Graphene C Kevlar D Polyester [1 mark]
- November 2021, Written paper, Q09 (1 mark): A smart material is one which A conducts electricity. B protects against fire. C reacts to a stimulus. D waterproofs fabric. [1 mark]
- November 2020, Written paper, Q04 (1 mark): Identify the smart material used to darken windows in bright sunlight. A Aluminium foam B Photochromic pigment C Shape memory alloy D Thermochromic pigment [1 m
- November 2020, Written paper, Q12.1 (2 marks): Composite materials such as foil and polymer lined boards are used in food and drink packaging. Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using composite mater
- November 2020, Written paper, Q12.2 (2 marks): Table 1 shows the number of food and drink containers successfully recycled by a manufacturer in 2010 and 2017. Table 1 Recycling of composite food and drink co
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