Match each property with its description or implication in the context of spider silk and Kevlar.

Question

1. Tensile Strength
2. Flexibility
3. Naturally Occurring
4. Shock Resistance

A. the source of the material, influencing its sustainability and ecological impact.
B. the capacity to stretch and bend without permanent deformation, allowing materials to adapt to stress
C. the strength of a material when pulled, indicating how much load it can handle before failing
D. the ability to absorb energy without breaking, important in applications like bulletproof vests

Answer 1

Here are the matches for each property with its corresponding description or implication:

1. Tensile Strength - C. the strength of a material when pulled, indicating how much load it can handle before failing

2. Flexibility - B. the capacity to stretch and bend without permanent deformation, allowing materials to adapt to stress

3. Naturally Occurring - A. the source of the material, influencing its sustainability and ecological impact.

4. Shock Resistance - D. the ability to absorb energy without breaking, important in applications like bulletproof vests.