AQA GCSE Combined Science Trilogy · 8464
Specification 5.1.2.3, 5.2.3.3 · Paper 3
- Revise: Metals and Non-Metals
- Revise: Graphene and Fullerenes
The ability of a material to withstand stretching forces without breaking.
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GCSE Combined Science · key term
The ability of a material to resist breaking when it is stretched or pulled.
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Specification 5.1.2.3, 5.2.3.3 · Paper 3
The ability of a material to withstand stretching forces without breaking.
Link structure → property → use: strong covalent bonds give high tensile strength, making a material useful for reinforcement.
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