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AQA A-LEVEL PRODUCT DESIGN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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AQA A-LEVEL PRODUCT DESIGN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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Nylon


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A thermoplastic used for 'boil-in-the-bag' food packaging




Patent application


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Novel inventions (new)

,Deep drawn


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When the depth is longer than the width




Glass reinforced plastic


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A composite which is lightweight and has a good corrosion resistance. This
makes it suitable for outdoor applications such as kayak shells and boat hulls




Melamine formaldehyde


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A thermoset plastic used for decorative laminates




Ergonomics


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, How humans interact which a product, using all of their senses




Non-ferrous metal


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A metal that does not contain iron and is not magnetic




Cedar


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A softwood which is lightweight but not very strong, expensive, durable
against moisture due to natural oils. Used for outdoor building and external
wood panelling (cladding)




Case hardening


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A metal enhancement used to harden the surface of steels with <0.4% carbon
content

, Refuse


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Avoiding design which e.g. use materials which are harmful to the environment
or difficult to recycle




Bleached card


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A card which has been chemically treated to give it a lighter colour. Mostly
used in greeting cards and high quality packaging




Photochromic pigments


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A smart material which changes colour in response to a change in light e.g.
sunglasses which tint in sunlight




Flexiply


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