OCR GCSE Combined Science B · J260
Chemistry, Combined Science
Revise: Physical Properties and Material SelectionStiffness describes resistance to changing shape under a force. A stiff beam bends little under a load. Flexibility is the ability to bend without breaking, useful for a bag or a cable covering.
- Revise: Carbon Compounds and Polymer Properties
The resistance of a material to bending or changing shape under an applied force.