1
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Electrical conductor
A
Allows the flow of electrical current
2
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Electrical insulator
A
Doesn’t allow the flow of current
3
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Thermal conductor
A
Allows transfer of heat
4
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Thermal insulator
A
Doesn’t allow the transfer of heat
5
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Thermal expansion
A
Increase in material volume in response to heat:
6
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Opaque
A
Light can’t get through
7
Q
Translucent
A
Some light is allowed through
8
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Density
A
The mass per unit volume
9
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Fusibility
A
The ability of the material to be fused
10
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Magnetism
A
The natural electromagnetic force between oppositely charged objects that causes a material to attract iron or steel.
11
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Corrosion/degradation resistance
A
The ability of the material to withstand environmental attack or decay.
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