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A portable space saving football goal has been launched to promote sport and activities for 3 to 5 year old children. Describe the properties of ABS that make it a suitable material for the football goal.

It is strong and lightweight, and so can be taken apart and stored in a car boot etc. for transport. ABS has a glossy finish which means it requires not protection for indoor or outdoor use. It is a hard pol...
DD
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Quantitative and qualitative testing are important aspects to consider when selecting a material or materials for a specific product. Explain what you understand by each of these terms.

Quantitative testing is objective and can often be judged numerically. For example, 'The material must weigh no more than ......' is an example of a quantitative specification point. Qualitative testing is u...
DD
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Using sketches to support your answer, explain the process of injection moulding

Granules of plastic powder are poured or fed into a hopper which stores it until it is needed. A heater heats up the tube and when it reaches a high temperature a screw thread starts turning. A motor turns a...
KL
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What is the purpose of the design specification for both the designer and the manufacturer?

A design specification is a set of design criteria that is created before the designing process begins and it is used to set targets and parameters for the designer in order to ensure their product is releva...
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You are being shown a series of yogurt pots which have been vacuum formed. Name a suitable polymer for the pots.

HIPS/PP/Polystyrene would all be appropriate. These are thermoplastics and can therefore be heated and moulded to the yogurt pot shape using a former.
AM
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