Design and Technology A-Level
Durability
What Durability means in Design and Technology A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Durability
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The ability of a material to withstand wear, decay, weathering, and corrosive environments over time.
The ability of a material to withstand wear, pressure, and environmental degradation over time.
The ability of a material to withstand wear, decay, and deterioration over time.
Topics that use Durability
- Part 1: Identifying and outlining possibilities for design (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Part 4: Evaluating own design and prototype (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Topic 5: Factors influencing the development of products (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using Durability in the exam
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