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naturalchemist

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on: Aug 19, 2018
What kind of tests would you perform on a polymer sample in order to verify that it is suitable for use as the pole for an outdoor basketball standard? Why?
 
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Discuss three reasons why plastic might be used for the fender of an automobile rather than metal.
 
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Reply #1 on: Aug 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Stiffness, flexural testing, torsion, UV, weatherability, creep, impact testing.

Answer to Question 2

Lighter, cheaper, formed more easily, tougher (dents, bounce), corrosion (but not UV)


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