Design and Technology A-Level
Plasticity
What Plasticity means in Design and Technology A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Plasticity
Exam boards and our study guides word this term in slightly different ways. Learn the version your board uses.
The ability of a material to be permanently deformed and retain its new shape without breaking.
The ability of a material to permanently deform without breaking when a force is applied.
The ability of a material to be permanently deformed without breaking.
Topics that use Plasticity
- Part 1: Identifying and outlining possibilities for design (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Topic 2: Performance characteristics of materials (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Topic 4: Digital technologies (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Topic 5: Factors influencing the development of products (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Conductivity
- Hardness
- Toughness
- Biodegradability
- Durability
- Tensile Strength
- Compressive Strength
- Smart Material
Using Plasticity in the exam
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