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Properties of Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

The elements can be classified as metals, nonmetals, or semimetals (metalloids). Metals are good conductors …

A car hood, also referred to as a “bonnet” in some countries, is the hinged …

Durability is the ability of a physical product to remain functional, without requiring excessive maintenance …

Ductility is the physical property of the metal which means if we pull the metal …

What is Bronze? Bronze is a metal alloy comprised mostly of copper, with around 12 …

An axle is a rod or shaft that rotates the wheels and supports the weight …

Spirit levels are used to determine if a surface is vertical (plumb) or horizontal (level). …

Casting is one of the oldest manufacturing methods known to man, going back around 7,000 …

A belt drive is one of the most popular types of power transmission methods besides …

Helicopters are a type of aircraft people find especially captivating, attracting the attention of everyone …

When your engine doesn’t cool down properly, bad things happen. Parts wear out faster, more …

What is a Shaft? A shaft is a rotating machine element, usually circular in cross-section, …

The mechanical properties of a material reflect the relationship between its response to or deformation …

The purpose of the ignition system is twofold: first to create a voltage high enough …

Both a pipe wrench and a monkey wrench look pretty similar, if not identical, to …