Free worksheet and solutions · OCR A AS · H156
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.
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.
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
OCR A AS Physics Worksheets
H156 · 3.2.4(a), 3.4.2(c), 3.4.2(d)(i), 3.4.2(e), 3.4.2(f)
Choose the correct pathway: Selected materials/density interpretation and supported unfamiliar polymer application; not a complete RP4 worksheet.
Classroom use
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