Free worksheet and solutions · AQA A Level · 7408

Material Behaviour and Design Worksheet

AQA and OCR A materials worksheet with answers. Interpret stress–strain curves, elastic and plastic behaviour, energy loss and density in design decisions.

Module / section
Mechanics and materials
Topic
Materials
Preview of Material Behaviour and Design Worksheet

What is covered

Questions and skills covered

The worksheet contains 5 pages of printable questions. A separate 5-page solutions PDF makes it easy to mark, review or share answers after the activity.

  • Stress, strain, Young modulus and density
  • Ductile, brittle and polymer behaviour from supplied evidence
  • Unloading, permanent deformation and a supplied energy-loss model

About this activity

Stress, strain, Young modulus and density. Ductile, brittle and polymer behaviour from supplied evidence. Unloading, permanent deformation and a supplied energy-loss model.

Before you start

Previously taught topic content, graph reading and consistent SI units.

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Specification fit

This shared PDF includes the applicable boards’ references and a board-neutral footer. Choose an eligible course below and check the scope before assigning it.

  • OCR A AS H156 · Forces and motion · 3.2.4(a), 3.4.2(c), 3.4.2(d)(i), 3.4.2(e), 3.4.2(f)
  • OCR A A Level H556 · Forces and motion · 3.2.4(a), 3.4.2(c), 3.4.2(d)(i), 3.4.2(e), 3.4.2(f)
  • AQA AS 7407 · Mechanics and materials · 3.4.2.1, 3.4.2.2
  • AQA A Level 7408 · Mechanics and materials · 3.4.2.1, 3.4.2.2

AQA A Level Physics Worksheets
7408 · 3.4.2.1, 3.4.2.2

Choose the correct pathway: Selected materials/density interpretation and supported unfamiliar polymer application; not a complete RP4 worksheet.

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