Design and Technology A-Level
Malleability
What Malleability means in Design and Technology A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Malleability
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The ability of a material to be permanently deformed in all directions without cracking, allowing it to be pressed or hammered into thin sheets.
The ability of a material to be deformed under compression and take on a new shape without cracking or tearing.
The ability of a material to be hammered, pressed, or rolled into thin sheets without cracking.
The ability of a material to be hammered, rolled, or pressed into shape without cracking.
The ability of a material to be hammered or rolled into thin sheets without breaking.
Topics that use Malleability
- Part 3: Making a final prototype (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Topic 1: Materials (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Topic 3: Processes and techniques (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Topic 6: Effects of technological developments (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Topic 8: Features of manufacturing industries (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using Malleability in the exam
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