plumiMaterial properties: AQA GCSE Design and Technology questions
Every AQA GCSE Design and Technology exam question on 3.1.6.2 Material properties, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 12 questions on Material properties, as a list
- June 2025, Written paper, Q04 (1 mark): A fusible material is commonly described as one that A absorbs and retains moisture. B allows heat to pass through. C conducts electrical current. D melts when
- June 2025, Written paper, Q11 (4 marks): Describe briefly the two material properties below: [4 marks] Hardness Strength
- June 2025, Written paper, Q13 (2 marks): Describe the characteristics of a material with elastic properties. [2 marks]
- June 2024, Written paper, Q03 (1 mark): Which one of the following is the definition of a dense material? A It can be stretched out into a thin length. B It has a compact molecular structure. C It has
- June 2024, Written paper, Q11 (2 marks): Give two properties of natural timbers. [2 marks] Property 1 Property 2
- June 2023, Written paper, Q05 (1 mark): Which one of the following is a working property of a material? A Absorbency B Density C Fusibility D Malleability [1 mark]
- June 2022, Written paper, Q03 (1 mark): A malleable material is one that A can be pressed into a shape or form. B is able to withstand scratches and indents. C is hard to break or snap. D rusts with e
- June 2022, Written paper, Q09 (1 mark): A tough material is described as one that can A bend and then return to its original shape. B be pulled or stretched along its length. C be shaped by pressing.
- June 2022, Written paper, Q12 (4 marks): High density polyethylene (HDPE) is widely used in the manufacture of household bottles and containers. Give two detailed reasons why HDPE is suitable for this
- November 2021, Written paper, Q04 (1 mark): Aluminium is used in the manufacture of cooking pots because it has which property? A Absorbency B Density C Electrical conductivity D Thermal conductivity [1 m
- November 2021, Written paper, Q06 (1 mark): Which one statement about absorption is true? A Kevlar softens when it absorbs water B MDF expands when it absorbs water C Nylon disintegrates when it absorbs w
- November 2020, Written paper, Q10 (1 mark): A ductile material is commonly described as one that A can be drawn into a long length. B does not scratch easily. C resists corrosion and oxidisation. D shatte
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