1. Specific gravity of the plastics is usually?

a. Less than the specific gravity of metals

b. More than the specific gravity of metals
c. Similar to the specific gravity of metals
d. Unpredictable
2. The materials such as lead and barium, which are added with polymers to minimize the
effect of heat, sunlight and ozone are called as?
a. Binders
b. Blenders
c. Stabilizers
d. Fillers
3. Why are plasticizers added with polymers?
a. To hold other constituents of plastic together
b. To reduce the cost and enhance the strength and hardness of plastics
c. To improve flexibility and to reduce the temperature and pressure required for
molding of plastics
d. None of the above
4. Which of the following is commonly used in schools for vacuum forming?
a. Melamine (MF)
b. HIPS
c. Polyester
d. PVC
5. Which of the following characteristics does not affect the properties of plastics?
a. Their molecular structure
b. Their degree of polymerization
c. Blow moulding
d. None of the above
6. Which plastic materials contain strong cross linking in their molecular structure?
a. Thermoplastic materials
b. Thermosetting materials
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
7. Which plastic is used to laminate kitchen worktops?
a. Epoxy resin
b. Polyester (PET)
c. Melamine
d. PVC