What is a material scientist?

A material scientist studies the materials around us, how to produce them, their properties, and how to change their properties for specific uses.

Name three general types of materials mentioned in the video.

Concrete, metals, and polymers.

A smart material has unusual properties like self-healing, changing color under specific conditions, or shape memory.

To design better nozzles that change shape for improved efficiency.

9th GradeTechnology45 min

I can define smart, modern, and composite materials and give examples of their uses.

4 min

What are smart materials and why are they important?

Imperial Materials

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

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Smart materials have unusual properties, such as self-healing or changing color under specific conditions.
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Shape memory alloys are smart materials that return to their original shape after being deformed, responding to changes in temperature.
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Smart materials can improve jet engine efficiency, reduce fuel consumption, and enhance material recyclability and sustainability.

14 min

11 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

5 min

“Define smart materials and give one example of their use as described in the video.”

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